rufián

See also: rufian

Spanish

Etymology

Borrowed from Italian ruffiano.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ruˈfjan/ [ruˈfjãn]
• Rhymes: -an
• Syllabification: ru‧fián

Noun

rufián m (plural rufianes)

1. villain, ruffian
2. pimp, panderer

   Synonyms: chulo, proxeneta, cabrón, cafiche

Further reading

• “rufián”, in Diccionario de la lengua española, Vigésima tercera edición, Real Academia Española, 2014