Rafe (en. Rafe)
/ˈrafe/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
A term that refers to a diverse set of elements or a mixture.
The rafe of objects on the table was impressive.
El rafe de objetos en la mesa era impresionante.
In some regions, it is used to describe a type of chaotic party.
The party turned into a total rafe when more friends arrived.
La fiesta se convirtió en un rafe total cuando llegaron más amigos.
Etymology
The origin of the term 'rafe' is uncertain, but it is said to come from local dialects that express the idea of amalgam.
Common Phrases and Expressions
To make a rafe
To create a messy mix or a chaotic situation.
hacer un rafe
Rafe of ideas
A set of diverse ideas that are unrelated to each other.
rafe de ideas
To have a rafe
To be in a chaotic or confusing situation.
tener un rafe
Related Words
Chaos
A situation of disorder or confusion.
caos
Conglomerate
A set of different elements grouped together.
conglomerado
Mixture
Combination of different elements.
mezcla
Slang Meanings
Rafe as a state of excessive disorder.
After the party, the house was left in a rafe.
Después de la fiesta, la casa quedó en un rafe.
Rafe used to describe a disorganized person.
He is always in a rafe; he can never find anything.
Él siempre anda en un rafe, nunca encuentra nada.