Historical Terms For Aggressive Actions

1 words in this vocabulary list

adjective resembling or characteristic of a ruffian; rough or tough in manner or appearance

  • The ruffianly behavior of the protestors was condemned by the authorities.
  • That guy at the bar was acting all ruffianly last night.
  • Don't mess with him, he's known to be pretty ruffianly.
  • The storm swept through the town with a ruffianly force, leaving destruction in its wake.