RAKISHLY

rakishly, raffishly, carelessly

(adverb) in a rakish manner; “she wore her hat rakishly at an angle”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

rakishly (comparative more rakishly, superlative most rakishly)

In a rakish manner.

Source: Wiktionary


Rak"ish*ly, adv.

Definition: In a rakish manner.

RAKISH

Rak"ish, a.

Definition: Dissolute; lewd; debauched. The arduous task of converting a rakish lover. Macaulay.

Rak"ish, a. (Naut.)

Definition: Having a saucy appearance indicative of speed and dash. Ham. Nav. Encyc.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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