rascal — a mischievous or cheeky person, especially a child
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a mischievous or cheeky person, especially a child
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈræskəl/
Example Sentences
- The teacher couldn't stay mad at the rascal for long.
- You rascal! You hid my phone in the freezer again!
- My cat is such a rascal - he steals socks and hides them under the bed.
rascal
NOUN[/ˈræskəl/]
a mischievous or cheeky person, especially a child
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'rascaille' meaning rabble or riffraff, derived from Vulgar Latin 'rascare' meaning to scratch or scrape, originally referring to the common people or lower classes.
Breakdown
Old French 'rascaille' (rabble) → Middle English 'rascal' (a disreputable person) → Modern English 'rascal' (a mischievous or cheeky person)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The teacher couldn't stay mad at the rascal for long.”
“You rascal! You hid my phone in the freezer again!”
“My cat is such a rascal - he steals socks and hides them under the bed.”
“That rascal convinced me to buy ice cream for breakfast.”
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