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All of the trickster, rascal characters that I write have the voice I aspire to. In real life, you can't be that obnoxious and get away with it.
Christopher Moore

Meaning of "rascal" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD RASCAL

From Old French rascaille rabble, perhaps from Old Norman French rasque mud, filth.
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PRONUNCIATION OF RASCAL

rascal  [ˈrɑːskəl] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF RASCAL

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Rascal can act as a noun and an adjective.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES RASCAL MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of rascal in the English dictionary

The first definition of rascal in the dictionary is a disreputable person; villain. Other definition of rascal is a mischievous or impish rogue. Rascal is also an affectionate or mildly reproving term for a child or old man.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH RASCAL


berascal
bɪˈrɑːskəl
discal
ˈdɪskəl
fiscal
ˈfɪskəl
Gaskell
ˈɡæskəl
kilopascal
ˈkɪləˌpæskəl
lemniscal
lemˈnɪskəl
mascle
ˈmɑːskəl
meniscal
mɪˈnɪskəl
nonfiscal
ˌnɒnˈfɪskəl
obeliscal
ˌɒbəˈlɪskəl
pascal
ˈpæskəl
paschal
ˈpæskəl

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE RASCAL

rasbora
RASC
rascaille
rascaldom
rascalism
rascalities
rascality
rascallion
rascally
rascasse
raschel
rase
raser
rash
rash shirt
rash vest
rasher
Rashid
rashie
rashlike

WORDS THAT END LIKE RASCAL

biological
chemical
classical
clinical
critical
electrical
historical
local
mechanical
medical
mescal
musical
physical
political
practical
procurator fiscal
technical
tropical
typical
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Synonyms and antonyms of rascal in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «RASCAL»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «rascal» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of rascal

Translation of «rascal» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF RASCAL

Find out the translation of rascal to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of rascal from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «rascal» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

流氓
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

bribón
570 millions of speakers

English

rascal
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

बदमाश
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الوغد
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

мошенник
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

patife
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

বদমাশ
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

coquin
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Rascal
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Schlingel
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

悪党
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

장난 꾸러기
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Rascal
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

người vô lại
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

படுபாவி
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

दुष्ट
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

kerata
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

briccone
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

łotr
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

шахрай
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

canalie
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

κάθαρμα
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

skelm
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

skälm
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Rascal
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of rascal

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «RASCAL»

The term «rascal» is quite widely used and occupies the 24.866 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «RASCAL» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about rascal

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4 QUOTES WITH «RASCAL»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word rascal.
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Debbie Harry
You always fall for the rascal or the guy who's got a little bit of the devil in him. You can't help it.
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Christopher Moore
I'm not nearly as outrageously brave as many of my rascals that I write. But I think the rascal spirit must reside in me somewhere.
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Christopher Moore
All of the trickster, rascal characters that I write have the voice I aspire to. In real life, you can't be that obnoxious and get away with it.
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Benjamin Walker
My dad is kind of a rascal, like in a Dickensian sense. He just goes from career to career.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «RASCAL»

Discover the use of rascal in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to rascal and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Rascal
Nothing's surprising at the North residence. Not even eleven-year-old Sterling's new pet raccoon. Rascal is only a baby when young Sterling brings him home to join his unusual family.
Sterling North, 1990
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Rascal
When Lizzie and Charles take in Rascal, a pesky Jack Russell terrier puppy, they have their hands full keeping him out of trouble and finding someone who will adopt him.
Ellen Miles, 2007
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Dancing at the Rascal Fair
Dancing at the rascal fair, Lisabeth Reese, she was there, the answer to Varick's prayer, dancing at the rascal fair. Varick's partnered with her there, giving Beth his life to share, dancing at the rascal fair. Devils and angels all were there, heel  ...
Ivan Doig, 2013
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Rascal the Dragon
When a stray dragon follows Ben home, Ben tries to convince his dad to let him keep it.
Paul Jennings, 2006
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Rascal: A Dog and His Boy
With unforgettable characters, heart-stopping action, and charming black-and-white line drawings that capture it all, this zesty gumbo of a book is one to savor long after it is finished. From the Hardcover edition.
Ken Wells, 2010
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Rascal Plays Up
Real books for beginners 'Who took my underpants?' said Dad. 'Not Rascal,' said Ben Did Rascal do it? And why? Read a RASCAL story to your children and before long they'll read it to you.
Paul Jennings, 2009
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Rascal: Making A Difference by Becoming an Original Character
Don't miss out on the latest book from the Launching a Leadership Revolution arsenal by Chris Brady with a Foreword by Orrin Woodward.
Chris Brady, 2012
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Grabbit the rascal
The adventures of the master thief, Grabbit, and how he and his two apprentices were forced to become honest men.
William Wiesner, 1969
9
Red Rascals War: A Doonesbury Book
With its arresting cover and rich interior, Red Rascal's War showcases the most recent additions to a body of work the New York Times admiringly refers to as a sprawling masterwork. [Trudeau is] Dickensian in his range of characters, writes ...
G. B. Trudeau, 2011
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Confessions of a Rascal
A rascal is a bemused contrarian who seriously doubts the sanity of the human race and behaves accordingly. In a word: Men love sex.....woman love sexy.
John Turner, 2000

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «RASCAL»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term rascal is used in the context of the following news items.
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Producer Dizzee Rascal joins search and appeal to find missing …
Songwriter and producer Dizzee Rascal has joined the appeal to find missing DJ Derek, from Bristol. News of the disappearance of DJ Derek - real name Derek ... «Bristol Post, Jul 15»
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Rascal Flatts to play Atlantic City beach Aug. 20
Country group Rascal Flatts will bring their Riot Tour to the beach Thursday Aug. 20, with the odd time on Ticketmaster listed at 4 p.m., along with the fan friendly ... «Philly.com, Jun 15»
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WATCH: Rascal Flatts National Anthem NBA Finals Game 3
The Rascal Flatts performed the National Anthem at Game 3 of the NBA Finals in Cleveland. (Getty) ... Rascal Flatts were formed in Columbus, Ohio, in 1999. «Heavy.com, Jun 15»
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The Story Behind Christina Aguilera's ACM Awards Performance …
Christina Aguilera took the stage with Rascal Flatts to perform "Shotgun" at the ... Rascal Flatts and Aguilera, 34, also performed the band's hit, "Riot," during their ... «People Magazine, Apr 15»
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Bristol Palin Shares Her Engagement Video at Rascal Flatts Concert
Bristol, 24, took to her Instagram on Monday to share video of when she got engaged to Dakota -- a 26-year-old Marine vet -- at a Rascal Flatts concert this past ... «Entertainment Tonight, Mar 15»
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Rascal Flatts: How We Stay Healthy On the Road
Country music tends to go hand-in-hand with down-home comforts like Southern fried chicken and cold beer. And, as the band Rascal Flatts knows all too well, ... «Taunton Daily Gazette, Aug 14»
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Tonight's TV picks: Rascal Flatts among MDA telethon stars
"MDA Show of Strength Telethon" (9 p.m., ABC): Performances by Rascal Flatts, Sara Evans, LeAnn Rimes and others highlight the 49th annual fundraiser ... «San Jose Mercury News, Aug 14»
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Rascal Flatts cancel tour stops again, citing 'unforeseen illness' with …
NEW YORK – Rascal Flatts announced the cancellation of three upcoming shows from their "Rewind Tour" on Wednesday. The band said a combination of their ... «Fox News, Aug 14»
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Twenty-six of Rascal Flatt's singles have cracked the Top 20 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart -- including their cover of Marcus Hummon's "Bless the ... «The Express-Times, Jun 14»
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Rascal Flatts Perform Acoustic Version of 'Payback' [Exclusive Video]
During this 'Off the Record' performance of 'Payback,' fans will get a chance to appreciate contributions from the rest of Rascal Flatts' band, specifically the banjo ... «Taste of Country, May 14»

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