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Definition of rascal

rascal

/ˈræs.kəl/
ras · cal
Plural:rascals
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Adjective:rascally
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• noun

1

A mischievous or cheeky person, especially a child or young animal (often used affectionately).

Example

"That little rascal hid my keys inside his toy box again."

2

An unscrupulous, dishonest, or unprincipled person.

Example

"The town merchants quickly realized that the traveling salesman was a complete rascal."

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• Rhymes for rascal

• Nearby Words

ras dashen
ras el hanout
rasbora
rascal
rascality
rascally
rash

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed into Middle English from Old French rascaille, meaning 'rabble' or 'common herd', likely derived from rasquer ('to scrape' or 'scratch'), originally referring to the lowest social classes or inferior hunting animals.

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