What does rascally mean?
Definitions for rascally
ˈræs kə liras·cal·ly
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Princeton's WordNet
devilish, rascally, roguishadjective
playful in an appealingly bold way
"a roguish grin"
rascally, roguish, scoundrelly, blackguardlyadjective
lacking principles or scruples
"the rascally rabble"; "the tyranny of a scoundrelly aristocracy" - W.M. Thackaray; "the captain was set adrift by his roguish crew"
Wiktionary
rascallyadverb
In the manner of a rascal.
rascallyadjective
Like a rascal.
I'm going to get you, you rascally rabbit!
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
Rascallyadjective
Mean; worthless.
Etymology: from rascal.
Would’st thou not be glad to have the niggardly rascally sheep-biter come by some notable shame. William Shakespeare.
Our rascally porter is fallen fast asleep with the black cloth and sconces, or we might have been tacking up by this time. Jonathan Swift.
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rascally
Rascally refers to behavior or character traits that are mischievous, dishonest, or deceitful, often in a playful or mildly harmful manner. It typically relates to actions or behaviors that subtly violate rules or norms. It's often used to describe cunning or trickster-like characteristics.
Webster Dictionary
Rascallyadjective
like a rascal; trickish or dishonest; base; worthless; -- often in humorous disparagement, without implication of dishonesty
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of rascally in Chaldean Numerology is: 8
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of rascally in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1
Examples of rascally in a Sentence
The trade of governing has always been monopolized by the most ignorant and the most rascally individuals of mankind.
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