rascality

Meanings

• Noun

  Unruly or disorderly behavior, often playful or mischievous.

  - "The children's rascality kept their teachers on their toes."
  - "Despite his rascality, Tom was a beloved member of the community."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with rascality
vagabondy , rascally , scallywag , dandy , gandy , bandy

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Variants

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rascalities , rascality

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Etymology

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From Old English 'rascal,' meaning 'outlaw' or 'vagabond'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'rascal' was originally used to describe outlaws and vagabonds in medieval Europe.

2. In some cultures, rascality is seen as a positive trait, representing playfulness and mischief.

3. The word 'rascality' first appeared in English literature in the 15th century.

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Related Concepts

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1. Mischief: A playful or naughty act, often intended to cause amusement or annoyance.

2. Rogue: A person who behaves in an unscrupulous or deceitful way, especially for their own amusement.

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Culture

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In literature, rascality is often associated with roguish characters in novels and plays, such as Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn. In art, it is depicted in paintings and sculptures as a playful or mischievous behavior, often in a light-hearted and humorous way.

How to Memorize "rascality"

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   - Imagine a group of playful children causing mischief and chaos.
   - Visualize a character from a novel or play who is known for their rascality.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with playful or mischievous behavior.
   - Think of a character from a book or movie who embodies rascality.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'rascality' as 'rascals at it' to help remember the meaning.
   - Create a sentence using the word to help remember its definition.

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