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"A tough and lawless person, often characterized by rough behavior and bullying tendencies." more

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Jenny stood up to the ruffian who was bullying her little brother.
The ruffian was caught stealing candy from the store and had to apologize.
The teacher had to talk to the ruffian in class about his disruptive behavior.

Ruffian

ruhf-ee-uhn
nounA tough and lawless person, often characterized by rough behavior and bullying tendencies.
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Last Updated On: June 22, 2024
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