English Explanatory Dictionary

scapegrace

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A wild and reckless person (especially a boy); a scoundrel.

Pronunciation

/ˈskeɪpɡɹeɪs/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-scapegrace.wav

Word forms

scapegrace scapegraces

Etymology

From scape (“(archaic) escape”) + grace (“grace of god”).

Synonyms

black sheep rascal rogue
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