rapscallion

UK
/ræpˈskæljən/
US
/ræpˈskæljən/

Translations

rapscallionnoun
rapscallions
pl
UK
/ræpˈskæljən/
US
/ræpˈskæljən/
The rapscallion stole the old lady's purse.
Негодяй украл кошелек у старушки.
Additional translations
rapscallionadjective
UK
/ræpˈskæl.i.ən/
US
/ræpˈskæl.jən/
Used attributively before a noun (e.g. "rapscallion crew")

Definitions

rapscallionnoun
A mischievous or roguish person, often a child or young person.
The little rapscallion was always getting into trouble at school.
A playful or roguish person; a rascal, rogue, or scoundrel (often used humorously or affectionately).
The village rapscallion charmed everyone despite his constant pranks.
rapscallionadjective
Mischievous, roguish, or rascally (used before a noun).
The pirate captain led his rapscallion crew across the seas.