rakehell

noun

rake·​hell ˈrāk-ˌhel How to pronounce rakehell (audio)
rakehell adjective
or rakehelly

Examples of rakehell in a Sentence

a resort popular with wealthy rakehells

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1560, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of rakehell was circa 1560

Dictionary Entries Near rakehell

Cite this Entry

“Rakehell.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rakehell. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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