adj
Meaning 1
Like a rascal.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Standard Lemma guide
rascally
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adv
Meaning 2
In the manner of a rascal.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
adjective satellite
Meaning 3
lacking principles or scruples - W.M. Thackaray
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
- the rascally rabble
- the tyranny of a scoundrelly aristocracy
- the captain was set adrift by his roguish crew
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: roguish, scoundrelly, blackguardly
Antonyms: none provided
adjective satellite
Meaning 4
playful in an appealingly bold way
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
- a roguish grin
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: devilish, roguish
Antonyms: none provided
History
Etymology
From rascal + -y.
Across languages
Translations
2 source translations are retained for this English entry.
- Spanish: pillo — like a rascal
- Spanish: pícaro — like a rascal