ruffianly in a sentence
a.
📚 Grade Level: Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12
Definition
In a rough, aggressive, or unruly manner.
Sample Sentences
- He ruffianly pushed his way through the crowd, ignoring the protests of those around him.
- The dog barked ruffianly at the intruders, its fierce demeanor keeping them at bay.
- With a ruffianly grin, he swaggered into the bar, ready to stir up trouble.
- They fought ruffianly in the alley, their roughhousing escalating into a full-blown brawl.
- Her ruffianly behavior shocked the genteel crowd, as they were unaccustomed to such rowdiness.