rascality
NounSynonyms:
prankishnessroguishnessshiftinessslipperinesstrickinessmischiefmischief-makingmischievousnessdeviltrydevilrydevilmentroguery
WordNet 3.0
Noun (3)
- the trait of indulging in disreputable pranksSynonyms: prankishnessroguishness
- the quality of being a slippery rascalSynonyms: shiftinessslipperinesstrickiness
- reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in othersSynonyms: mischiefmischief-makingmischievousnessdeviltrydevilrydevilmentrogueryroguishnessshenanigan
Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)
Rascality \Ras*cal"i*ty\ (r[a^]s*k[a^]l"[i^]*t[y^]), n.; pl. Rascalities (r[a^]s*k[a^]l"[i^]*t[i^]z) [1913 Webster]
1.The quality or state of being rascally, or a rascal; mean trickishness or dishonesty; base fraud. [1913 Webster]
2.The poorer and lower classes of people. [Obs.] [1913 Webster]
The chief heads of their clans with their several rascalities— T. Jackson.[1913 Webster]
The Devil's Dictionary
RASCALITY, n. Stupidity militant. The activity of a clouded intellect.