rufián

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See also: rufian

Spanish

Etymology

Borrowed from Italian ruffiano.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ruˈfjan/
  • Rhymes: -an
  • Syllabification: ru‧fián

Noun

rufián m (plural rufianes)

  1. villain, ruffian
  2. pimp, panderer
    Synonyms: chulo, proxeneta, cabrón, cafiche

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