rascally

ras·cal·ly

adj \ˈras-kə-lē\

Definition of RASCALLY

: of or characteristic of a rascal

— rascally adverb

Examples of RASCALLY

1. <those rascally boys had let all of the lab mice out of their cages>

First Known Use of RASCALLY

1594

Related to RASCALLY

Synonyms: arch, devilish, elvish, espiègle, impish, knavish, leprechaunish, pixie (also pixy), pixieish, prankish, puckish, mischievous, roguish, scampish, sly, tricksy, waggish, wicked

Related Words: antic, coltish, coy, frisky, frolicsome, kittenish, playful, sportful, sportive; gay, happy, lighthearted, whimsical; energetic, lively, spirited, sprightly; artful, crafty, cunning, trickish, tricky, wily; misbehaving, naughty, troublemaking; pestering, riling, teasing

Near Antonyms: grave, grim, sedate, sober, solemn, staid, stern

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