Ruffian

/ˈɹʌfi.ən/

Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM

Scrabble:13 ptsWWF:15 pts7 letters

Definition of Ruffian

noun

A scoundrel, rascal, or unprincipled, deceitful, brutal and unreliable person.
A pimp; a pander.
A lover; a paramour.

verb

To play the ruffian; to rage; to raise tumult.

adjective

Brutal; cruel; savagely boisterous; murderous.
"ruffian rage"

Anagrams of Ruffian

Exact Anagrams

1 word using all 7 letters:

Words You Can Make

39 words can be made from the letters in "ruffian":

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5-LETTER WORDS

furan infra nairu

4-LETTER WORDS

airn fain fair faun fiar firn naff naif raff rain rani riff ruff ruin unai

3-LETTER WORDS

aff ain air ani arf fan far fin fir fun fur iff rai ran ria+4 more

+1 Letter Anagrams

Words formed by adding one letter to "ruffian" and rearranging:

+sfunfairs ruffians

Related Word Patterns

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Synonyms & Antonyms

SYNONYMS

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Rhyming Words

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