Definitions of Ruff neck

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Ruff neck

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English Translation

Rough Neck

Definition

Slang expression for a thug or streetwise tough guy that dwells in the ghetto.

Example Sentence

Patois: Mi nah go roun deh suh, it pack a ruff neck

English: I’m not going around there, it’s packed with thugs

Related Words

Hat Steppa, Baby mada, Bad man, Bait

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