Roguery
noun
noun ·Uncommon ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 malicious or reckless behaviour countable, uncountable
"Sincerely I begin to wish I had never made such a Point of gaining so very good a character, for it has led me into so many curst Rogueries that I doubt I shall be exposed at last."
- 2 reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others wordnet
- 3 mischievous behaviour countable, uncountable
Example
More examples"Honesty is a beggar on crutches; roguery is a princess with a crown."
Etymology
From rogue + -ery.