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Definitions of "Raggamuffin"


1. Raggamuffin verified definition (Noun) play audio


English Translation

roughneck / street thug


Definition

A term used to refer to someone who is a roughneck or a streetwise tough guy.


Example Sentences

Patois: Shi too hitey-titey fi par wid di ragamuffin dem
English: She's too snobbish to hang out with the roughnecks.


Related Words

Hot Steppa , Baby mada , Bad man , Bait ,



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