"Ruffianly" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
(Ruffianly) adjective:
1. Given to or characteristic of rough or violent behavior; thuggish.
2. Unrefined or uncouth in behavior or manner.
Example: The ruffianly behavior of the security guards made many visitors uncomfortable.
The verb "ruffed" is often an irregular past tense of the verb "ruffle".<br><br>As a verb, "ruff" means to twist or wrinkle something, especially a piece of cloth, into a rough, uneven fold.<br><br>Example: The paper ruffled in the wind.<br><br>In sports, particularly tennis, the noun "ruff" can refer to the disturbed or untidy state of grass or a playing surface that has been trampled on.<br><br>Example: The tennis court's ruff made it difficult to play.<br><br>As a noun, a "ruff" can also refer to a type of collar or ruffle on a shirt or dog.<br><br>Example: The man's ruff was a bit too loose.<br><br>The word "ruff" can also be an adjective, describing something that is rough or untidy.<br><br>Example: The ruff sea created big waves crashing on the shore.