Definitions for rascally
ˈræs kə liras·cal·ly

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. devilish, rascally, roguishadjective

   playful in an appealingly bold way

   "a roguish grin"

2. 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"

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. rascallyadverb

   In the manner of a rascal.

2. rascallyadjective

   Like a rascal.

   I'm going to get you, you rascally rabbit!

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. 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.

ChatGPTRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. 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 DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Rascallyadjective

   like a rascal; trickish or dishonest; base; worthless; -- often in humorous disparagement, without implication of dishonesty

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How to pronounce rascally?

1. Alex

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   Mark

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   Daniel

   British

   Libby

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   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

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   Australian

   Natasha

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   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

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   Neerja

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   Zira

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   Oliver

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How to say rascally in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of rascally in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of rascally in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

Examples of rascally in a Sentence

1. Thomas Paine:

   The trade of governing has always been monopolized by the most ignorant and the most rascally individuals of mankind.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=rascally
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Rascally
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=rascally
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rascally
6. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=rascally