RAFFISHLY

rakishly, raffishly, carelessly

(adverb) in a rakish manner; “she wore her hat rakishly at an angle”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

raffishly (comparative more raffishly, superlative most raffishly)

In a raffish manner.

Source: Wiktionary


RAFFISH

Raff"ish, a.

Definition: Resembling, or having the character of, raff, or a raff; worthless; low. A sad, raffish, disreputable character. Thackeray.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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