English Explanatory Dictionary

rapscallion

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A rascal, scamp, rogue, or scoundrel.
adj
  1. Disreputable, roguish.

Pronunciation

/ɹæpˈskæljən/ en-us-rapscallion.ogg

Word forms

rapscallion rapscallions more rapscallion most rapscallion

Etymology

From an alteration of rascallion, a fanciful elaboration of rascal (“someone who is naughty”).

Derived words

rapscallionism rapscallionly rapscallionry
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