rakish
1 Americanadjective
adjective
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dashing; jaunty
a hat set at a rakish angle
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nautical (of a ship or boat) having lines suggestive of speed
adjective
Other Word Forms
- rakishly adverb
- rakishness noun
Etymology
Origin of rakish1
First recorded in 1700–10; rake 2 + -ish 1
Origin of rakish2
Example Sentences
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It had a rakish sort of beauty to it.
From Literature
His transformation into the rakish Soul Man earned him the rare cultural validation of a “Soul Train” appearance.
From Salon
“Lion’s” rakish narcissist Dad is based on Walger’s father, who divorced her mother when Walger was young and thereafter kept his life at arm’s length even as his daughter longed to bridge the gap.
From Los Angeles Times
With a rendition of Frank Sinatra’s jaunty “Fly Me to the Moon,” Payne showed off his immaculate pitch and rich vocal tone, and a rakish presence beyond his years.
From Los Angeles Times
He's been experimenting by trying to cast himself as a rakish outlaw.
From Salon
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