Riff Raff
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As an epithet, Riff Raff, belongs to a category of insults focusing on behavioral characteristics (such as mannerisms, lifestyle) rather than overt racial characteristics (as with nigger, yid). The term carries a strong implication that its target is working class. It is used in similar circumstances to the terms chav,yob,bogan, and white trash.
Other specific meanings pertain to music and films.
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Music
- Riff Raff were a UK progressive rock band formed by keyboardist Tommy Eyre in 1972. See Riff Raff (band)
- Riff Raff were a UK pub rock/punk band formed by Billy Bragg, Wiggy amongst others.
- Riff Raff Was a song on the AC/DC album Powerage(1978).
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Films
- A 1935 movie starring Jean Harlow.
- A 1990 movie directed by Ken Loach starring Robert Carlyle.
- In the film and play The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Riff Raff (A Handyman) is the servant of Doctor Frank-N-Furter.