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noun
The property of being or appearing roguish.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable, usually
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: mischief, mischief-making, mischievousness, deviltry, devilry, devilment, rascality, roguery, shenanigan
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: misbehavior, misbehaviour, misdeed
Narrower terms: hell, blaze, monkey business, vandalism, hooliganism, malicious mischief
noun
the trait of indulging in disreputable pranks
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: prankishness, rascality
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: naughtiness, mischievousness, badness
History
Etymology tree English roguish Proto-Germanic *-inōną Proto-Indo-European *-dyé- Proto-Germanic *-atjaną Proto-Indo-European *-tus Proto-Germanic *-þuz Proto-Germanic *-assuz Proto-Germanic *-inassuz Proto-West Germanic *-nassī Old English -nes Middle English -nesse English -ness English roguishness From roguish + -ness.
