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RASCALLY
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I. (adjective)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Lacking principles or scruples
Example:
the captain was set adrift by his roguish crew
Synonyms:
blackguardly; rascally; roguish; scoundrelly
Classified under:
Similar:
dishonest; dishonorable (deceptive or fraudulent; disposed to cheat or defraud or deceive)
Derivation:
rascal (a deceitful and unreliable scoundrel)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Playful in an appealingly bold way
Example:
a roguish grin
Synonyms:
devilish; rascally; roguish
Classified under:
Similar:
playful (full of fun and high spirits)
Derivation:
rascal (one who is playfully mischievous)
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