Landless or masterless peasant soldiers or samurai who through dishonor or the loss of their masters were forced to wander Japan until some other lord would accept their services.
It was difficult for ronin to find new employment.
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Guy 1: Damn, Johnny is a fucking gangster. Do you know what gang he's in?
Guy 2: Johnny is not in a gang, he is a ronin.
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\Ro"nin"\, noun: In Japan, under the feudal system, a samurai who had renounced his clan or who had been discharged or ostracized and had become a wanderer without a lord; an outcast; an outlaw. a lordless samurai, esp. one whose feudal lord had been deprived of his territory. The Japanese word “ronin” (pronounced rô-nçn) refers to a roving, mercenary samurai who serves no master or warlord.
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Ronin is a straight god. Hes a gangster and can beat the fuck outta anyone who tries to fight him. He is insanely strong and can get any girl he wants. Everyone loves him and he is really popular and funny.
Yo, this kid wants to fight me Im boutta beat him
Nah, dude that's ronin he'll beat the fuck outta you

Who is that he is so hot
Oh my god that's ronin
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In the BDSM world, Ronin refers to a subordinate who is without a Dominant but still considers themselves as living the lifestyle.
More often than not they are usually just looking for a good fit for their D/s preferences and not willing to settle
"Yo, Jenny's a sub and single right? She's still hitting up Munches and events. She's definitely a Ronin, bro."
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Ronin is the hottest person you will ever meet
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Japanese slang for a college dropout or somebody who failed the college entrance exam.
by Jay E. October 6, 2003
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