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Definition of roguish

roguish

/ˈroʊ.ɡɪʃ/
ro · guish
Adverb:roguishly
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1

Characteristic of a playfully mischievous, cheeky, or charmingly unpredictable person.

Example

"He flashed a roguish grin before admitting that he had hidden the birthday cake."

2

Dishonest, unscrupulous, or characteristic of a scoundrel.

Example

"The novel chronicles the adventures of a band of roguish smugglers operating along the coast."

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• Rhymes for roguish

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rohu
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Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the late 16th century, derived from the noun 'rogue' (originally referring to an idle vagrant or beggar) combined with the suffix '-ish'. Over time, the word softened from describing criminal dishonesty to denoting charming, playful mischief.

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