Synonyms & related words for riffraff

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of riffraff — including canaille, raff, scum, dregs, mob, unwashed. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to riffraff

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Synonyms for riffraff

Common synonyms for riffraff include canaille, raff, scum, dregs, mob, unwashed, vermin — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does riffraff come from?

The word riffraff breaks down into 2 roots of Old French origin: riff, from Old French rif (“one and all”); and raff, from Old French raf (“one and all”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.