rascally
Americanadjective
adverb
adjective
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dishonest or mean; base
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archaic (esp of places) wretchedly unpleasant; miserable
adverb
Etymology
Origin of rascally
Example Sentences
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There are nods to many of the once rascally rodent’s appearances — “Steamboat Willie,” “Fantasia” and “Mickey and the Beanstalk” are just a few of the dozens of works mentioned.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 26, 2023
As a kid watching “M*A*S*H” reruns religiously, I loved Hawkeye’s rascally wit, his principles and his pranks.
From New York Times • Sep. 16, 2022
After our snowiest January in six years and our coldest in eight years, will February and the rascally groundhog offer any fast routes to spring?
From Washington Post • Jan. 31, 2022
But that didn't stop director Chris Columbus from auditioning more than 100 other rascally pre-teens for the part.
From Salon • Dec. 20, 2021
“Simon, I have no doubt that you are an excellent thief, and a dreadful knave, and a rascally rogue as well. But you would be far too conspicuous in an all-girls’ school.
From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood
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