RAPSCALLION

imp, scamp, monkey, rascal, rapscallion, scalawag, scallywag

(noun) one who is playfully mischievous

rogue, knave, rascal, rapscallion, scalawag, scallywag, varlet

(noun) a deceitful and unreliable scoundrel

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

From an alteration of rascallion, a fanciful elaboration of rascal (someone who is naughty).

Noun

rapscallion (plural rapscallions)

A rascal, scamp, rogue, or scoundrel.

Synonyms

• See also villain

Adjective

rapscallion (comparative more rapscallion, superlative most rapscallion)

Disreputable, roguish.

Source: Wiktionary


Rap*scal"lion, n. Etym: [See Rascallion.]

Definition: A rascal; a good-for-nothing fellow. [Colloq.] Howitt.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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