Rascal

Pronunciation: /ˈræskəl/

Definitions of rascal

noun a mischievous or dishonest person

Example Sentences

A1 The little rascal stole a cookie from the jar.

A2 The mischievous rascal played a prank on his friends.

B1 The neighborhood rascal was known for causing trouble in the area.

B2 Despite his reputation as a rascal, he had a kind heart underneath.

C1 The cunning rascal managed to outsmart the authorities for years.

C2 The notorious rascal was finally caught and brought to justice.

Examples of rascal in a Sentence

formal The young man was known in the village as a rascal for his mischievous behavior.

informal That little rascal stole my candy when I wasn't looking.

slang Watch out for that rascal, he's always up to no good.

figurative His charming smile masked the true nature of the rascal within.

Grammatical Forms of rascal

• past tense: rascalled
• plural: rascals
• comparative: more rascally
• superlative: most rascally
• present tense: rascals
• future tense: will rascal
• perfect tense: have rascalled
• continuous tense: is rascalling
• singular: rascal
• positive degree: rascally
• infinitive: to rascal
• gerund: rascalling
• participle: rascalling

Origin and Evolution of rascal

First Known Use: 1300 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'rascal' originated from the Old French word 'rasque', meaning 'vagrant' or 'beggar'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'rascal' evolved to refer to a mischievous or dishonest person, often used in a playful or teasing manner.