Rascally (Adjective)
Meaning 1
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".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The corrupt politician was a rascally figure, known for lining his pockets with public funds.
- The novel exposed the rascally business practices of certain corporations, which had long been the subject of speculation.
- A rascally gang had been terrorizing the small town, leaving a trail of crimes in its wake.
- With his rascally charm, the fugitive talked his way out of trouble, convincing the authorities he was an innocent bystander.
- His rascally past finally caught up to him, as the suspect was arrested for a string of burglaries committed years ago.
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Meaning 2
Playful in an appealingly bold way; "a roguish grin".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- He flashed a rascally smile as he convinced his friends to join him for a spontaneous road trip.
- The little boy's rascally antics earned him both scolding and affection from his exasperated mother.
- With a rascally twinkle in his eye, the old pirate launched into a vivid tale of his adventures on the high seas.
- The rascally fox in the children's book was always getting into mischief and mayhem.
- His rascally grin was contagious, and soon everyone in the room was laughing along with him.