rascal

noun
UK: /ˈrɑːskl/
US: /ˈræskl/

  1. A mischievous person, especially a child or man.

    1. My little rascal is always getting into trouble.
    2. That young rascal tricked me into buying a broken TV, which was frustrating.

  2. An endearing term for someone who is playfully dishonest or naughty.

    1. He is a little rascal, but I love him.
    2. The old rascal winked and told a joke, leaving everyone in laughter.

Synonyms

wretch rogue villain mischief-maker scamp
rascal intransitive-verb

  1. To behave in a dishonest or mischievous way.

    1. Don't rascal around with my tools.
    2. He tried to rascal his way out of paying the bill, but failed.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "rascal" in English means: A mischievous person, especially a child or man., An endearing term for someone who is playfully dishonest or naughty..

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

Synonyms for "rascal": wretch, rogue, villain, mischief-maker, scamp.

Example usage of "rascal": "My little rascal is always getting into trouble.". More examples on the page.