knave

noun
UK: /neɪv/
US: /neɪv/

  1. A dishonest or deceitful person.

    1. The knave tried to sell me a fake watch.
    2. The king suspected that the court was full of many a knave and liar.

  2. A playing card with a picture of a soldier or servant on it; a jack.

    1. He played a knave in the final round of the game.
    2. The player cleverly used the knave to capture the queen and win the hand.

Synonyms

rascal scoundrel rogue jack

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "knave" in English means: A dishonest or deceitful person., A playing card with a picture of a soldier or servant on it; a jack..

The phonetic transcription of "knave" is /neɪv/ in British English and /neɪv/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "knave": rascal, scoundrel, rogue, jack.

Example usage of "knave": "The knave tried to sell me a fake watch.". More examples on the page.