Riff Raff

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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Riff Raff was a multilingual European rock magazine founded by Mark Crampton in 1989. See Riff Raff (magazine)
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).
Riff Raff is an 'underground' night club event based in Leeds, UK, concentrating on two musical styles - Hard Dance and House Music. First started in 1999 it is one of the longest running dance events in England. Further details can be found at www.riffraff.org.uk

A 1935 movie starring Jean Harlow.
A 1947 movie (as Riffraff) by Ted Tetzlaff starring Pat O'Brien.
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.
In the animated television program, Underdog, Riff Raff, a gangster wolf, is one of Underdog's enemy's assistants.
In the animated television program, Heathcliff, Riff Raff is junkyard cat.

Riff Raff is a former medieval rock band from Goshen, Indiana, who has recently changed their style from medieval rock to a jam band of sorts. Influences include Umhprey's McGee, Santana, and Led Zepplin. They are currently finishing up their world tour. Members include Rafael Chavez, Cian Deegan, Reuben Gingrich, Matt Puro, and Wyatt Worcel. They are currently in the process of recording a new demo.