ruff neck, n. — Green’s Dictionary of Slang

ruff neck n.

[deliberate mis-sp. of roughneck n.]

(W.I./UK black teen) a rebellious person; a bohemian; a person with a couldn’t-care-less attitude.

1997		N. Barlay Curvy Lovebox 7: Raggamuffins. Ravers. Ruffnecks.
1997–2000		Da Bomb 🌐 24: Ruffneck: Hard core person; aggressive; harsh; abrasive.
1998		Eble Campus Sl. Apr.