rapscallion

Meanings

• noun

  A mischievous, disorderly, or unruly person.

  - "The rapscallion stole apples from the orchard."
  - "Don't be a rapscallion and misbehave in class."
  - "The children, led by their rapscallion friend, played pranks on their teachers."

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Pronunciation

1. /ɹæpˈskæljən/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with rapscallion
scallion , callion , banshee , mansion

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Variants

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rapscallion , rapscallions

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Etymology

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Originally, a term for a disreputable or worthless person, especially a boy. Derived from the Middle English term 'rascal' meaning a vagabond or a rogue.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'rapscallion' first appeared in English literature in the 15th century.

2. The term 'rapscallion' is often used in a playful or affectionate way to describe a lovable rogue.

3. The term 'rapscallion' is also used in the name of a popular brand of pickles called 'Sweetheart Rapscallion Pickles'.

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Related Concepts

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1. rascal: A synonym for a rapscallion, often used interchangeably.

2. rogue: Another term for a rapscallion, often used interchangeably. However, 'rogue' can also refer to a deceitful person or a computer virus.

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Culture

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The term 'rapscallion' has been used extensively in literature and music to depict mischievous or unruly characters. In some cases, it has been used affectionately to describe a lovable rogue.

How to Memorize "rapscallion"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a mischievous child or a disreputable person to remember the definition of a rapscallion.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'rapscallion' with the image of a disreputable or mischievous character.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by associating the word 'rapscallion' with the word 'rascal' to remember its definition.

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