rufty-tufty 

Adjective: Describes the appearance of soldiers in the field, who are usually have worn equipment, dirty uniforms, and unofficial additions or modifications of their kit. This makes them look tough and professional. People wanting to imitate that look will batter their new equipment, grow stubble even if they have the chance to shave, and so on.

Derived from 'rough'.

"Are you growing that beard because your chin is cold or do you just want to look more rufty-tufty?"

rufty-tufty by Kilkrazy July 2, 2004

rufty tufty

used when a pub is filled with roughian types and scallywags.

' My!!.. its a tad rufty tufty in this pub Bob, do you think pool cue's will be smacked over our heads??'

"well the windows are boarded up, and all the locals are staring at us. Maybe we should leave!!"

rufty tufty by twomilks March 1, 2007

ruffy-tuffy 

A "ruffy-tuffy" is a military person extremely rough and tough(hence the term).These ruffy-tuffies can crush grapes and rip tissue-paper with their bare fingers, and usually end up as bouncers in mother-care at the end of their army careers.

My brothers in the army and every week-end he bores me shit-less with all that ruffy-tuffy crap.Its sad I think hes' become army-barmy.

ruffy-tuffy by Steve CHUTER November 26, 2006