raffish

Example Sentences

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In those days, business managers, entertainment lawyers and agents began shunting similarly raffish clients her way, reasoning, as she explained, “She will call them ‘dude’ and they will tell her their problems.

From New York Times

Was Mr. Spurrier teasing me, poking fun at the presumed rectitude of a Times writer plying raffish waters?

From New York Times

Kevin, an Englishman living in Marseille, agreed to meet with the young Helder, who hoped to learn a few secrets of the trade from a master with a raffish reputation.

From Los Angeles Times

Although she kept her raffish charm and outrageous cheek, the song was an effort to shake off the drama that seemed to follow her.

From BBC

Young Lendrum’s prowess earned him a raffish preeminence among his peers.

From Washington Post