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raffish

raff·ish [ ráffish ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. charmingly unconventional or disreputable: displaying a charming free-spirited disregard for the conventions of society or for approved behavior
a raffish politician whose engaging antics never alienated the voters

2. showy: displaying an exaggerated or obtrusive showiness
a raffish hotel

[Early 19th century. < 2nd element of riffraff]

raff·ish·ly adverb
raff·ish·ness noun
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