What does rascally mean?

playful in an appealingly bold way; "a roguish grin" lacking principles or scruples; "the rascally rabble"; "the tyranny of a scoundrelly aristocracy" - W.M. Thackaray; "the captain was set adrift by his roguish crew"

How many definitions does rascally have?

Rascally has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).

Rascally Definition & Meaning

rascally

adjective

playful in an appealingly bold way; "a roguish grin"
lacking principles or scruples; "the rascally rabble"; "the tyranny of a scoundrelly aristocracy" - W.M. Thackaray; "the captain was set adrift by his roguish crew"

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What does rascally mean?: playful in an appealingly bold way; "a roguish grin" lacking principles or scruples; "the rascally rabble"; "the tyranny of a scoundrelly aristocracy" - W.M. Thackaray; "the captain was set adrift by his roguish crew"
What part of speech is rascally?: Rascally is an adjective.
How many definitions does rascally have?: Rascally has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).