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riffraff

/rɪfˈræf/ noun · British & US
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What does riffraff mean?

noun

Riffraff refers to people who are considered to be of low social class or of no importance. It can also describe something that is of poor quality or worthless.

Example

"The wealthy neighborhood was plagued by riffraff who would often loiter on the streets."

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