Riff-raff definitions and example sentences on Wordnik

“

The problem for him - "success" (as he seems to define it where policy is concerned) will drive the Republican Party's vote totals down ... the "riff-raff" he wants to get rid of outnumber the "moderates" he'd like to sign up.

—The American Spectator

View all »
Examples (50)

North Dakota ( "50 below keeps the riff-raff out"), the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, and northern New England -- all places where even brass monkeys need to come in from the cold. — Inside Higher Ed
Although the group will be large, Vole is not going to let the riff-raff in, which breaks with its traditional method of testing Office. — The Inquirer
Trumpetsupergroup at 4: 30 p.m. and riff-raff at 8 p.m. at the Jazzschool. — The Berkeley Daily Planet, The East Bay's Independent Newspaper
Loop 12 and 45 is a pretty prime location, if you can chase the riff-raff down to Seagoville or something. — Dallas Observer | Complete Issue
Despite the wailing of Muslim apologists and civil libertarian riff-raff, Yee was simply not prosecuted despite voluminous evidence.