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rascality

/ræˈskæləti/
ras · cal · i · ty
Adverb:rascally
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Plural:rascalities
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Adjective:rascally
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• noun

1

Dishonest, unscrupulous, or playfully mischievous behavior; the quality or state of being a rascal.

Example

"The novel chronicles the charming rascality of a young street urchin navigating nineteenth-century London."

2

A specific dishonest, roguish, or mischievous act.

Example

"His petty rascalities eventually caught the attention of the local magistrate."

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• Rhymes for rascality

• Nearby Words

ras el hanout
rasbora
rascal
rascality
rascally
rash
rasher

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the early 16th century from the noun 'rascal' (originally from Old French 'rascaille', meaning 'rabble' or 'common herd') combined with the noun-forming suffix '-ity'.

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