rapscallion

[ rap-skal-yuhn ]

noun

1. a rascal; rogue; scamp.

rapscallion

/ ræpˈskæljən /

noun

1. a disreputable person; rascal or rogue

Word History and Origins

Origin of rapscallion¹

1690–1700; earlier rascallion, based on rascal

Word History and Origins

Origin of rapscallion¹

C17: from earlier rascallion ; see rascal

Example Sentences

Otherwise the Kirby-Cressetts would be dictating to me from the muzzle of one of the old rapscallion's Maxims.

From Project Gutenberg

Depend upon it, sir, unless the rapscallion rebels should catch and hang me up to one of the tall aiks o' the Chaudière.

From Project Gutenberg

That big rapscallion, Carrington, has been makin things mighty misable for Missy Harlan.

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There is where the money goes he wheedles out of me every week; but I'll fix the young rapscallion.

From Project Gutenberg

I don't think he could have meant better than Rapscallion; he's awfully fond of that horse.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• knave
• miscreant
• rascal
• rogue
• roué
• scalawag
• scamp
• scoundrel