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rakishness

/ˈreɪkɪʃnəs/
rak · ish · ness
Adverb:rakishly
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Adjective:rakish
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• noun

1

The quality of having a dashing, jaunty, or slightly disreputable appearance or manner.

Example

"With his tilted fedora and easy smile, the actor projected an effortless rakishness that charmed audiences."

2

Dissolute, licentious, or morally unrestrained behavior, characteristic of a rake.

Example

"The biographer noted that the poet's youthful rakishness eventually gave way to a quiet, contemplative life in the countryside."

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• Rhymes for rakishness

• Nearby Words

rakaia
rake
rakeoff
rakishness
raleigh
rally
rallying

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the 17th-century noun 'rake' (short for 'rakehell', meaning a dissolute or licentious man), combined with a nautical sense referring to the overhanging incline ('rake') of a fast ship's masts.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Rakishness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/rakishness
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