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Wit is the most rascally, contemptible, beggarly thing on the face of the earth.
Arthur Murphy

Meaning of "rascally" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF RASCALLY

rascally  [ˈrɑːskəlɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF RASCALLY

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Rascally can act as an adjective and an adverb.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

The adverb is an invariable part of the sentence that can change, explain or simplify a verb or another adverb.

WHAT DOES RASCALLY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of rascally in the English dictionary

The first definition of rascally in the dictionary is dishonest or mean; base. Other definition of rascally is wretchedly unpleasant; miserable. Rascally is also in a dishonest or mean fashion.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH RASCALLY


broccoli
ˈbrɒkəlɪ
drastically
ˈdræstɪkəlɪ
dynamically
daɪˈnæmɪkəlɪ
economically
ˌiːkəˈnɒmɪkəlɪ
electronically
ɪlekˈtrɒnɪkəlɪ
fantastically
fænˈtæstɪkəlɪ
fiscally
ˈfɪskəlɪ
genetically
dʒɪˈnetɪkəlɪ
historically
hɪˈstɒrɪkəlɪ
locally
ˈləʊkəlɪ
periodically
ˌpɪərɪˈɒdɪkəlɪ
physically
ˈfɪzɪkəlɪ
politically
pəˈlɪtɪkəlɪ
practically
ˈpræktɪkəlɪ
specifically
spɪˈsɪfɪkəlɪ
statistically
stəˈtɪstɪkəlɪ
strategically
strəˈtiːdʒɪkəlɪ
technically
ˈteknɪkəlɪ
tragically
ˈtrædʒɪkəlɪ
typically
ˈtɪpɪkəlɪ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE RASCALLY

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

WORDS THAT END LIKE RASCALLY

actually
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automatically
basically
biologically
chemically
clinically
critically
cynically
dramatically
electrically
empirically
geographically
ironically
logically
magically
mechanically
medically
radically
scientifically
vertically

Synonyms and antonyms of rascally in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «RASCALLY»

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

Translation of «rascally» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF RASCALLY

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

Translator English - Chinese

赖皮
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

rascally
570 millions of speakers

English

rascally
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

छल से
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

نذل
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

мошенник
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

malandro
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ডেকরা
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

coquin
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Rascally
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

gaunerhaft
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

卑しい
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

악랄한
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Rascally
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

vô lại
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

போக்கிரிக்குத்தக்க
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

बेपर्वा
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

aşağılık
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

briccone
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

hultajski
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

шахрай
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

mișel
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

rascally
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

karnallie
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

rascally
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

rascally
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of rascally

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «RASCALLY»

The term «rascally» is regularly used and occupies the 68.476 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «RASCALLY» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «rascally» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «rascally» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

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

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QUOTES WITH «RASCALLY»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word rascally.
1
Arthur Murphy
Wit is the most rascally, contemptible, beggarly thing on the face of the earth.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «RASCALLY»

Discover the use of rascally in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to rascally and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Rascally Rabbits
Introduces young readers to rabbits and describes how to care for them.
Kelly Doudna, 2010
2
The Rascally Cake
However, when the cake decides to eat him, he realizes it is time to mend his ways. The rollicking rhymes by Jeanne Willis are accompanied by Korky Paul's exuberant illustrations.
Jeanne Willis, 2009
3
Rascally signs in sacred places: the politics of culture in ...
A wide range of topics includes the title essay on 19th-century culture; culture under Somoza (the elder) and resistance
David E. Whisnant, 1995
4
Up to No Good: The Rascally Things Boys Do
Collects memoirs by men who reflect on the childhood pranks and tricks they pulled on others, from trying to fly off rooftops to teasing girls.
Kitty Harmon, 2005
5
The Rascally Reality of Rosie B.
Sometimes when you're sandwiched in the middle of two siblings, you've got to get creative!
Lucy Bermingham, 2011
6
Tina: The Really Rascally Red Fox
While caring for her orphaned pet fox, Sara learns to love all of nature's creatures and the God who created them.
VeraLee Wiggins, 1996
7
The Naming Book of Rascally Rhymes
" The Quill and Quire, the Canadian publishing industry magazine states that Preston's "vivid illustrations are well-suited to the book's playful nature... It's a book children will want to look at after you're done reading."
Jordan D. Troutt, 2010
8
Los Angeles: Biography of a City
Rascally. Set. Faxon. Dean. Atherton. With the hide trade Los Angeles drew many foreign visitors and, in many instances, a barbed comment. Faxon Dean Ath- erton dropped by in 1836 as a clerk in the 97 ...
John Caughey, LaRee Caughey, 1977
9
Novels and Tales
He recollected the map of the Rascally estate, which he saw in Miss Sharperson's breakfast-room, and he remembered that the lands were said to lie in that part of Scotland from which Captain Murray came : from him he resolved to inquire ...
Maria Edgeworth, 1836
10
Tales and Novels
recollected the map of the Rascally estate, which he saw in Miss Sharperson's breakfast-room, and he remembered that the lands were said to lie in that part of Scotland from which Captain Murray came ; from him he resolved to inquire into ...
Maria Edgeworth, 2005

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «RASCALLY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term rascally is used in the context of the following news items.
1
As the Worm Turns: Rascally rabbits
But winter poses some serious problems as ice and snow make it hazardous to chase after the rascally rodents. It's frustrating sitting indoors helplessly watching ... «Zumbrota News-Record, Jul 15»
2
Those rascally rabbits: protecting your plants from Keller's hungry …
The Keller bunnies are here, and they always have the munchies, which can be problematic for neighborhood gardens. Pictured, a cottontail rabbit sits in a yard ... «Fort Worth Star Telegram, Jun 15»
3
Annandale Distillery launches Rascally Liquor designed by Springetts
Springetts were asked to create a brand and develop designs for the two expressions of NMS (Rascally Liquor) from Annandale Distillery - a smoky expression ... «Packaging Today, May 15»
4
SOUTH WHIDBEY SHERIFF'S REPORT | Rascally raccoons, a …
SOUTH WHIDBEY SHERIFF'S REPORT | Rascally raccoons, a bomb threat and a car egging. 0. inShare0. Apr 4, 2015 at 4:00PM. Saturday, March 21. 7:21 a.m. ... «South Whidbey Record, Apr 15»
5
Baby bunnies grow into rascally rabbits: And may soon be unwanted …
Baby bunnies grow into rascally rabbits: And may soon be unwanted, rescuer says. 0. Share. Facebook Twitter LinkedIn. Google+ Pinterest Email. Share this ... «Sharonherald, Apr 15»
6
Those Rascally Pirates of Penzance Come to Port at Haldane
Who can resist a rollicking, marauding, pirate? No — let's take that up a notch — who among us is not susceptible to the charms of rambunctious singing and ... «Philipstown.info, Mar 15»
7
Oregon homeowner faces rascally rabbits
Oregon homeowner faces rascally rabbits. Harry Carman says up to 50 of the animals caused damage around his house in Culver last summer. By DYLAN J. «Press Herald, Jan 15»
8
Rascally raccoon leads police on wild chase
The cage door malfunctioned and the little rascal was off again. The cops eventually ... The fate of the rascally raccoon is unknown at this time. Captured raccoon ... «WXIA-TV, Sep 14»
9
The Little Rascals Cast, 20 Years Later: Less Little, Still Rascally
Wednesday marked the 20th anniversary of The Little Rascals, the film that so bravely tackled the nuances of gender bias in the '90s. To celebrate, the cast got ... «Refinery29, Sep 14»
10
Rascally record-breaker
ROME TOWNSHIP — Isabelle Carpenter stood with an excited and slightly nervous expression on her face, grasping her grand champion market rabbit. «Ironton Tribune, Jul 14»

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« EDUCALINGO. Rascally [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/rascally>. May 2024 ».
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