rascally
Americanadjective
adverb
adjective
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dishonest or mean; base
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archaic (esp of places) wretchedly unpleasant; miserable
adverb
Etymology
Origin of rascally
Example Sentences
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The rascally Yabushige continues playing each side against the other, to mixed results, while deepening his unlikely friendship with Blackthorne.
From New York Times • Apr. 16, 2024
There are nods to many of the once rascally rodent’s appearances — “Steamboat Willie,” “Fantasia” and “Mickey and the Beanstalk” are just a few of the dozens of works mentioned.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 26, 2023
And then he lost it — not just the final-round lead in the Masters, where he flared an 8-iron into Rae’s Creek at the rascally par-3 12th, but his game.
From Washington Post • May 5, 2022
Affleck is channeling Clooney the actor here in this role — playing a wise, direct, and rascally character.
From Salon • Dec. 22, 2021
Bertha starts backing up, and Junior flashes a rascally grin from the door.
From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas
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