roguish

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English

Etymology

From rogue +‎ -ish.

Pronunciation

  • Lua error in Module:parameters at line 331: Parameter 1 should be a valid language or etymology language code; the value "RP" is not valid. See WT:LOL and WT:LOL/E. IPA(key): /ˈɹəʊɡɪʃ/
  • Lua error in Module:parameters at line 331: Parameter 1 should be a valid language or etymology language code; the value "GenAm" is not valid. See WT:LOL and WT:LOL/E. IPA(key): /ˈɹoʊɡɪʃ/

Adjective

roguish (comparative more roguish, superlative most roguish)

  1. Unprincipled or unscrupulous.
  2. Mischievous and playful.
    • 1840, The Novel Newspaper (volume 2, page 8)
      "She'll be a match for poor little Cupid, with his tiny bow and arrow, I dare say," said Grace Fitzgerald, with a roguish eye.

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