rapscallion
a rascal; rogue; scamp.
Origin of rapscallion
1Words Nearby rapscallion
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How to use rapscallion in a sentence
Otherwise the Kirby-Cressetts would be dictating to me from the muzzle of one of the old rapscallion's Maxims.
The Amazing Marriage, Complete | George MeredithDepend upon it, sir, unless the rapscallion rebels should catch and hang me up to one of the tall aiks o' the Chaudière.
The Bastonnais | John LesperanceThat big rapscallion, Carrington, has been makin things mighty misable for Missy Harlan.
The Ranchman | Charles Alden SeltzerThere is where the money goes he wheedles out of me every week; but I'll fix the young rapscallion.
Eventide | Effie AftonI don't think he could have meant better than rapscallion; he's awfully fond of that horse.
The Whole Family | William Dean Howells, Mary E. Wilkins Freeman, Mary Heaton
British Dictionary definitions for rapscallion
/ (ræpˈskæljən) /
a disreputable person; rascal or rogue
Origin of rapscallion
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