rascality

noun
UK: /ræsˈkæl.ə.ti/
US: /ræsˈkæl.ə.t̬i/

  1. Behavior that is dishonest or causes trouble, often in a playful way.

    1. The children's rascality kept the teacher on her toes all day.
    2. His political career ended due to his well-documented acts of financial rascality.

  2. A specific instance of mischievous or deceitful behavior.

    1. The prank was a minor rascality, not meant to cause harm.
    2. Such acts of rascality are unbecoming of someone in a position of authority.

Synonyms

trickery devilry roguery knavery mischief

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "rascality" in English means: Behavior that is dishonest or causes trouble, often in a playful way., A specific instance of mischievous or deceitful behavior..

The phonetic transcription of "rascality" is /ræsˈkæl.ə.ti/ in British English and /ræsˈkæl.ə.t̬i/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "rascality": trickery, devilry, roguery, knavery, mischief.

Example usage of "rascality": "The children's rascality kept the teacher on her toes all day.". More examples on the page.