What does scapegrace mean?
Definitions for scapegrace
ˈskeɪpˌgreɪsscape·grace
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Princeton's WordNet
scapegrace, black sheepnoun
a reckless and unprincipled reprobate
Wiktionary
scapegracenoun
A wild and reckless person (especially a boy); a scoundrel.
ChatGPT
scapegrace
A scapegrace is a person, typically a man or a boy, who behaves badly, often in a mischievous or reckless manner, and usually causes trouble or annoyance but evokes affection or indulgence rather than serious anger. The term is often used to refer to someone who is wasteful, scapegrace, or irresponsible.
Webster Dictionary
Scapegracenoun
a graceless, unprincipled person; one who is wild and reckless
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Usage in printed sourcesFrom:
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of scapegrace in Chaldean Numerology is: 7
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of scapegrace in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6
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