rascally

adjective
UK: /ˈræskəli/
US: /ˈræskəli/

  1. Behaving badly but in a playful and not seriously harmful way.

    1. The rascally puppy chewed my shoe.
    2. He had a rascally grin that suggested he was planning some mischief.

  2. Describes someone or something that is playfully mischievous or naughty.

    1. That rascally cat loves to knock things off the table.
    2. A rascally wind blew my hat right off my head and into the river.

Synonyms

mischievous naughty playful impish
rascally adverb

  1. In a mischievous or playfully naughty manner.

    1. The children behaved rascally during the school trip.
    2. He winked rascally, hinting at a surprise he had planned for her.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "rascally" in English means: Behaving badly but in a playful and not seriously harmful way., Describes someone or something that is playfully mischievous or naughty..

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

Synonyms for "rascally": mischievous, naughty, playful, impish.

Example usage of "rascally": "The rascally puppy chewed my shoe.". More examples on the page.