rascal

Meanings

• noun

  A mischievous or unruly child or person.

  - "The rascal stole my apple."
  - "Don't be a rascal and take things that aren't yours."

• noun

  A contemptible or worthless person.

  - "He's a rascal for not paying his debts."
  - "Stop acting like a rascal and grow up."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with rascal
scandal , mandal , pandal , vandal , handel

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Homophones

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1. Rascal (English) : Mischievous or unruly child or person.
   

2. Rascal (Scottish Gaelic) : A type of loom used in weaving.
   

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Variants

List of all variants of rascal that leads to same result
rascal , rascals

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Etymology

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Old English 'rascal' meaning 'outlaw, vagabond'. Derived from 'rascalian', meaning 'rogue, scoundrel'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'rascal' has been used in English since the 14th century.

2. In some parts of England, 'rascal' is still used to describe a type of loom used in weaving.

3. The name of the popular children's television character, Rascal the Rat, was inspired by the mischievous and playful nature of the word 'rascal'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Mischief: The act of causing trouble or amusement, often playfully.

2. Rogue: A person who behaves in an unscrupulous or deceitful way, often with a charming or witty demeanor.

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Culture

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In literature, 'rascal' is often used to describe a mischievous or roguish character, such as Tom Sawyer or Huckleberry Finn. In music, the term 'rascal' is used in the title of several songs, including 'Rascal' by The Temptations and 'Rascal' by The Isley Brothers.

How to Memorize "rascal"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a small, mischievous child with a playful grin, causing trouble wherever they go.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'rascal' with the image of a playful, roguish character.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Rascal: Rogue, Always Stealing And Causing Amusement' to remember the meaning of the word.

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