roguery

noun

ˈrō-g(ə-)rē How to pronounce roguery (audio)
Definition of roguerynext
1
as in prank
a playful or mischievous act intended as a joke those adolescent rogueries that seemed funny at the time—but only stupid when considered in hindsight

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2
as in mischief
playful, reckless behavior that is not intended to cause serious harm the old fraternity brothers fondly recounted how their roguery used to rile the dean

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Recent Examples of roguery America, this is a level of pure double-dealing, roguery, and downright villainy ne’er witnessed on this television program. — Ali Barthwell, Vulture, 7 Sep. 2021 His own father, famously, had been a confidence trickster, and le Carré was therefore all too well equipped to mount a lifelong investigation into the uses of roguery, not to mention sleights of hand, some of them amounting to a national disgrace. — Anthony Lane, The New Yorker, 14 Dec. 2020 Trump smiled, and the dinner guests laughed at the sole acknowledgment of presidential roguery on this otherwise traditional night. — Sonia Rao, Washington Post, 20 Sep. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for roguery
  1. prank
  2. mischief
  3. trick
  4. rascality
  5. adventure
  6. playfulness
  7. devilment
Noun
  • Ween released 12 Golden Country Greats in the summer of 1996 to a public primed for a prank.
    — Stephen Thomas Erlewine, Pitchfork, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Golf star Charley Hull pulled off a savage prank on her caddie, Adam Woodward, earlier in the week, and some people were upset about it.
    — Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 31 July 2026
Definition of prank
Noun
  • Lackey was charged with unarmed burglary of an unoccupied conveyance, criminal mischief and interruption of critical infrastructure, according to the booking report.
    — Ayesha Ali, ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Lackey is accused of burglary, criminal mischief and interrupting critical infrastructure.
    — Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of mischief
Noun
  • Then, use one of these simple tricks to remove leftover wax and scrub soot away with warm water, soap, and a brush when you’re done.
    — Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Though the trick watch that recorded Sang-gil’s incriminating meeting with the mayor has been destroyed, Eun-sae backed up the footage.
    — Kayti Burt, Time, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of trick
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  • Still, the pure rascality in these extravagant self-inventions shouldn’t be overlooked.
    — Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 4 Aug. 2025
Definition of rascality
Noun
  • Sony and Marvel’s web-slinging adventure, starring Tom Holland as the title hero, flew past the billion-dollar mark in just six days and is barreling toward $2 billion.
    — Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 9 Aug. 2026
  • And if a twist-and-go transmission is what finally gets a few scooter riders to leave the tarmac behind, then perhaps this quirky little machine has understood the spirit of adventure better than some of the segment's heavyweight icons ever did.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of adventure
Noun
  • But these scenes are filmed with such playfulness that the shock value is completely dissipated.
    — Richard Brody, New Yorker, 31 July 2026
  • The strawberry decals on both fingertips add an extra touch of playfulness to this already unique design.
    — Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 30 July 2026
Definition of playfulness
Noun
  • Mustard and vinegar provide the devilment for a flavorful bite, particularly when topped with a scattering of scallions and paprika.
    — SAVEUR Editors, Saveur, 5 Feb. 2025
  • But even if truffles are beyond your pay grade, there is plenty of enjoyment to be had in the sheer devilment portrayed in this informative and appetizing book.
    — Eugenia Bone, WSJ, 10 July 2019
Definition of devilment

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“Roguery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roguery. Accessed 10 Aug. 2026.

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