HyperDic: ruffianly

English > 1 sense of the word ruffianly:
ADJECTIVEallruffianly, toughviolent and lawless
English > ruffianly: 1 sense > adjective 1
MeaningViolent and lawless.
Example"the more ruffianly element"
Synonymtough
BroaderviolentActing with or marked by or resulting from great force or energy or emotional intensity
Spanishalborotador
Nounsruffiana cruel and brutal fellow

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