Rascally

adj, adv

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Like a rascal.

    "He was speedily reassured, and with a large, white, rascally grin, and a glance at his charge, seemed to take me into partnership in his exalted trust."

Adjective
  1. 1
    lacking principles or scruples wordnet
  2. 2
    playful in an appealingly bold way wordnet
Adverb
  1. 1
    In the manner of a rascal.

    "“I hope,” said Jones, “you don’t intend to leave me in this condition.” “Indeed but I shall,” said the other. “Then,” said Jones, “you have used me rascally, and I will not pay you a farthing.”"

Synonyms

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baseblackguardlyblackguardlydevilishdevilishinfamous

Example

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"The rascally puppy stole my shoe."

Etymology

From rascal + -y.

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