Scapegrace

Pronunciation: /ˈskeɪpˌɡreɪs/

Definitions of scapegrace

noun a mischievous or wayward person, especially a young person

Example Sentences

A1 The scapegrace was always causing trouble in the neighborhood.

A2 The young scapegrace was known for his mischievous behavior.

B1 The parents were worried about their son turning into a scapegrace.

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

C1 The notorious scapegrace was finally caught by the authorities.

C2 The wealthy businessman was rumored to have started as a scapegrace in his youth.

Examples of scapegrace in a Sentence

formal The young man was known in the community as a scapegrace due to his reckless behavior.

informal Don't trust that scapegrace, he's always up to no good.

slang That scapegrace is a real troublemaker, watch out for him.

figurative The storm was like a scapegrace, causing chaos wherever it went.

Grammatical Forms of scapegrace

• past tense: escaped
• plural: scapegraces
• comparative: more scapegrace
• superlative: most scapegrace
• present tense: scapegraces
• future tense: will scapegrace
• perfect tense: have scapegraced
• continuous tense: is scapegracing
• singular: scapegrace
• positive degree: scapegrace
• infinitive: to scapegrace
• gerund: scapegracing
• participle: scapegraced

Origin and Evolution of scapegrace

First Known Use: 1700 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'scapegrace' originated from the combination of 'scape' meaning escape or avoid, and 'grace' meaning favor or mercy.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a person who has escaped divine grace or favor, the term evolved to refer to a reckless or mischievous individual.