rascal Definition
a mischievous or dishonest person, especially a child or man.
Using rascal: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "rascal" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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He was always getting into trouble as a rascal.
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The rascal stole my wallet!
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That little rascal is up to no good again.
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He's a lovable rascal, but don't trust him with your secrets.
rascal Synonyms and Antonyms
Idioms Using rascal
rascal's nest
a place where a group of rascals or mischievous people gather
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That bar is a real rascal's nest on the weekends.
rascal's trick
a clever or mischievous act
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He played a rascal's trick on his sister by hiding her phone.
rascal's paradise
a place or situation where a rascal can thrive or be mischievous without consequences
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College was a rascal's paradise for him, with all the parties and freedom.
Phrases with rascal
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My grandfather may be an old rascal, but he still knows how to have fun.
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Look at that little rascal, always getting into trouble!
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He gave me a rascally grin and I knew he was up to something.
Origins of rascal
originally meaning 'lean or thin', from Old French 'rasque' and Middle English 'rascaile'
Summary: rascal in Brief
'Rascal' [ˈræskəl] refers to a mischievous or dishonest person, often a child or man. It can be used as a term of endearment or as a negative descriptor, as in 'The rascal stole my wallet!' 'Rascal' also appears in idioms like 'rascal's nest,' denoting a gathering place for mischievous people, and 'rascal's paradise,' indicating a situation where one can thrive without consequences.
