ruffianeggiare

Italian (Fiorentino)

verb
Definitions
  • (intransitive) to pimp, procure prostitutes
  • (intransitive) to curry favour

Etymology

Suffix from Italian ruffiano (pimp, procurer, pander).

Origin

Italian (Fiorentino)

ruffiano

Gloss

pimp, procurer, pander

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