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    Rafe (en. Ruffle)

    /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.