roguishness

Noun
Synonyms: prankishnessrascalitymischiefmischief-makingmischievousnessdeviltrydevilrydevilmentrogueryshenanigan

WordNet 3.0

Noun (2)

  1. the trait of indulging in disreputable pranksSynonyms: prankishnessrascality
  2. reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in othersSynonyms: mischiefmischief-makingmischievousnessdeviltrydevilrydevilmentrascalityrogueryshenanigan
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Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

Roguish \Rogu"ish\, a.

1.Vagrant. [Obs.] --Spenser. [1913 Webster]

His roguish madness Allows itself to anything.— Shak.[1913 Webster]

2.Resembling, or characteristic of, a rogue; knavish. [1913 Webster]

3.Pleasantly mischievous; waggish; arch. [1913 Webster]

The most bewitching leer with her eyes, the most roguish cast. --Dryden. [1913 Webster] -- Rogu"ish*ly, adv. -- Rogu"ish*ness, n. [1913 Webster]
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