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riffraff Antonyms
Opposite of riffraff
Because the opposite of riffraff shifts with each meaning, the 8 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
• noun (Context 1)
Disreputable, undesirable, or lower-class people regarded collectively with contempt.
Usage Example
"The exclusive country club instituted a strict dress code in a snobbish attempt to keep out what the board considered elite."
Strongest
elite
aristocracy
Strong
gentry
nobility
upper crust
high society
• noun (Context 2)
Worthless, miscellaneous rubbish, odds and ends, or trash.
Usage Example
"We spent the entire Saturday afternoon clearing decades of accumulated treasure out of the dusty attic."
Strongest
treasure
Strong
valuables
Similar words to riffraff
Words similar to riffraff shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:
riff-raff
rabble
rubbish
junk
trash
hoi polloi
canaille
refuse
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Riffraff. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/riffraff