Definition of rascally Rascally

ras•cal•ly

We found 6 definitions of rascally from 4 different sources.

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What does rascally mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Adjective

rascally, rascallier, rascalliest

rascally - lacking principles or scruples; "the rascally rabble"; "the tyranny of a scoundrelly aristocracy" - W.M. Thackaray; "the captain was set adrift by his roguish crew"
  roguish, scoundrelly, blackguardly
  dishonest, dishonorable deceptive or fraudulent; disposed to cheat or defraud or deceive
rascally - playful in an appealingly bold way; "a roguish grin"
  devilish, roguish
  playful full of fun and high spirits; "playful children just let loose from school"
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • rascally (Adverb)
    In the manner of a rascal.
  • rascally (Adjective)
    Like a rascal.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • rascally (a.)
    Like a rascal; trickish or dishonest; base; worthless; -- often in humorous disparagement, without implication of dishonesty.

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  • rascally, adjective.

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