rascal
[ ras-kuhl ]
/ ˈræs kəl /
noun
a base, dishonest, or unscrupulous person.
a mischievous person or animal: That child is a real rascal.
Origin of rascal
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British Dictionary definitions for rascal
rascal
/ (ˈrɑːskəl) /
noun
a disreputable person; villain
a mischievous or impish rogue
an affectionate or mildly reproving term for a child or old man
you little rascal; the wicked old rascal kissed her
obsolete
a person of lowly birth
adjective
(prenominal) obsolete
- belonging to the mob or rabble
- dishonest; knavish
Word Origin for rascal
C14: from Old French
rascaille rabble, perhaps from Old Norman French
rasque mud, filth