Raves are sometimes called "rafes" by people in the scene who consider the concept of a traditional rave somewhat humorous. Calling a particular event a "rafe" instead of a "rave" is a slightly sarcastic way of saying, "This isn't one of those 'goofy' raves, it's more hardcore." Hardcore, of course, can refer to any number of niche elements of a rave that can be "more hardcore." (More glowsticking, more breakdancing, more HHC, more Jungle/DnB, more PLUR, more underground, etc.)
by Underground Boy August 09, 2007
Rafe is a super sexy, thicc ,good friend, gum dealer and best booty hole punisher. If you meet a rafey ask for gum but never give him your knife
by Jefidodj November 10, 2018
Big alcoholic that is not always the smartest, makes very poor decisions.
Thoroughly enjoys large women
Thoroughly enjoys large women
by Don’t do bad stuff kids December 16, 2021
A rafe is basically a Rave, that has lost all of it's original meaning, purpose, and style. It is an event that is part of main-stream media and is attended by high schoolers, p-tots, and druggies. A rafe is also most likely sponsored and held in club-like venues, does not hold it's underground feel it should.
by Arsen G August 26, 2008
by jonny ceck December 11, 2010