riffraff

/ˈɹɪfɹæf/noun

ElementaryNot in standard dictionaries

The rabble; crowds; people of a low, disreputable or undesirable class or position.

Sweepings; refuse.

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Words that share the same ending sound pattern

epitaph metcalf falstaff wagstaff autograph paragraph photograph allograph echograph flagstaff

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

rab rad rae raf rag rah rai raj rak ram

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bib bic big bil bin bip bis bit bui cid

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

fry fyi rpf farm fero ford fran frew graf raft

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