Ruffian and Yobbo

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Ruffian noun - A violent, brutal person who is often a member of an organized gang.

Usage example: a gang of ruffians preying upon people who ventured into that section of town

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Yobbo is a synonym for ruffian (British) in rough topic. In some cases you can use "Yobbo" instead a noun "Ruffian". informal substitute

Nearby Words: ruff, ruffianly, ruffianism

Yobbo noun - A violent, brutal person who is often a member of an organized gang.

Usage example: some yobbo has been threatening shopkeepers in the East End

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Ruffian is a synonym for yobbo. You can use "Ruffian" instead a noun "Yobbo".

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