scapegrace

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English [edit]

Etymology [edit]

From scape +‎ grace

Pronunciation [edit]

(UK) IPA: /ˈskeɪpɡɹeɪs/

Noun [edit]

scapegrace (plural scapegraces)

A wild and reckless person (especially a boy); a scoundrel.

Quotations [edit]

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Synonyms [edit]

black sheep

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