How to pronounce raffish
American English pronunciation
RAF-ish
- IPA
- /ˈɹæfɪʃ/
- Syllables
- RAF · ish (2 syllables, stress on the 1st)
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What raffish means
Rough, flashy, and a little bit wild in a charming way
In a sentence: The raffish sailor wore a gold earring and told wild tales.
Where it comes from: It dates from the late 1700s and comes from "raff," the same word found in "riffraff."
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