rapscallion
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of rapscallion
1690–1700; earlier rascallion, based on rascal
Example Sentences
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Statistically speaking, the larger the social gathering — especially ones that mash together groups of unfamiliar people — the more likely it is that some rapscallion will ruin the fun for everyone.
From Salon
“He is a very fun rapscallion who likes to have a good time,” said Nia Vardalos, the writer and star of the “Greek Wedding” films, which seemed to refer equally to actor and role.
From New York Times
He developed a reputation as a rapscallion, less interested in school than drawing, the guitar and rowdy misadventures into New York.
From New York Times
He’s a rapscallion who can fight the law because coded within the archetype is a male privilege that depicts him as an unstoppable force; he is his own judicial system.
From New York Times
South Carolina has a history of rapscallion politicians and rowdy debates, and Tuesday night’s two-hour throw down in Charleston was no exception.
From Los Angeles Times
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