Meaning of rascally in English

1. Pronunciation

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1. Classifying Adjective

   rascally

   Definitions

   1. playful in an appealingly bold way

   Examples

   • « a roguish grin »

   Synonyms

   • playful
2. 2. lacking principles or scruples

   Examples

   • « the rascally rabble »
   • « the tyranny of a scoundrelly aristocracy - W.M. Thackaray »
   • « the captain was set adrift by his roguish crew »

   Synonyms

   • dishonest
   • dishonorable