rapscallion

[ rap-skal-yuhn ]
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noun
  1. a rascal; rogue; scamp.

Origin of rapscallion

1
1690–1700; earlier rascallion, based on rascal

Words 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.

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

    The Ranchman | Charles Alden Seltzer
  • There is where the money goes he wheedles out of me every week; but I'll fix the young rapscallion.

    Eventide | Effie Afton
  • I 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

rapscallion

/ (ræpˈskæljən) /


noun
  1. a disreputable person; rascal or rogue

Origin of rapscallion

1
C17: from earlier rascallion; see rascal

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