rascally

Meanings

• adjective

  Disrespectful, unruly, or mischievous, especially among children or young adults.

  - "The rascally children were chased out of the library for making noise."
  - "Despite his rascally behavior, Tom was a beloved member of the community."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with rascally
scally , jolly,olly,olly , rally , valley , Sally , merry , dally , alley,elly

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Variants

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rascally

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Etymology

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Originally, a rascal was a servant or apprentice who had run away from his master or who had been dismissed for misconduct. The term came from the Old French word rascal, meaning 'servant, page,' or 'apprentice.' By the late 16th century, the term had taken on the modern meaning of 'mischievous or disreputable person.'

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Trivia

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1. The term 'rascal' has been used in English since the late 16th century.

2. In some parts of the world, the term 'rascal' is used interchangeably with the term 'rogue'.

3. Rascality is a common theme in many folktales and fairy tales.

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Related Concepts

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1. mischief: Mischief is a playful or naughty behavior that is often meant to be harmless and amusing. It is a common characteristic of rascally behavior.

2. rebellion: Rebellion is a act of defiance against authority or convention. Rascality can be seen as a form of rebellion against societal norms.

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Culture

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Rascality is a common theme in literature, particularly in children's stories. Characters like Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn are classic examples of rascality in American literature. In music, the term 'rascal' is sometimes used to describe a mischievous or rebellious attitude in hip hop and R&B music.

How to Memorize "rascally"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a group of mischievous children playing pranks on each other and being called rascals.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'rascal' with the image of a naughty child or a rebellious teenager.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that a rascal is someone who acts in a disreputable or mischievous way.

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