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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The property of being or appearing roguish. uncountable, usually

   "His dark black beard accentuated his roguishness."

2. 2
   reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others wordnet
3. 3
   the trait of indulging in disreputable pranks wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

monkey businessbadnessbasenesschicanerydegradationdevilment

Example

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"His dark black beard accentuated his roguishness."

Etymology

From roguish + -ness.

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