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   roguish

   /ˈrəʊɡɪʃ/

   adjective

   • 1. characteristic of a dishonest or unprincipled person: "he led a roguish and uncertain existence" Similar unprincipleddishonestdeceitfulunscrupulousuntrustworthyreprobateshamelesswickedvillainousincorrigibleunregenerateinformal:shadyscoundrellyrascallyarchaic:knavishOpposite honesthonourable
   • 2. playfully mischievous: "he gave her a roguish smile" Similar mischievousplayfulteasingcheekynaughtywickedimpishpuckishdevilisharchwaggishrakishraffishrare:ludicOpposite serious

   Derivatives

   • 1. roguishly adverb
   • 2. roguishness noun

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishROGUISH | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   ROGUISH definition: 1. behaving in a way that is slightly bad or wrong, but that is not too serious: 2. behaving in a…. Learn more.

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   1. : a dishonest or worthless person : scoundrel. 2. : a mischievous person : scamp. 3. : vagrant, tramp. 4. : a horse inclined to shirk or misbehave. 5. : an individual exhibiting a chance and usually inferior biological variation. roguish. ˈrō-gish. adjective. roguishly adverb.

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   To be roguish is to be up to no good, which could mean being untrustworthy like a criminal or playful and mischievous. If someone gives you a roguish smile, he’s totally flirting with you. You can't trust someone who acts roguish in the bad way, like the roguish crook who picks your pocket while telling you how lovely you look.

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6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishROGUISH definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   If someone has a roguish expression or manner, they look as though they are about to behave badly. She was a mature woman with red hair and a roguish grin. More Synonyms of roguish

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   Roguish definition: playfully mischievous. See examples of ROGUISH used in a sentence.

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   A roguish individual typically exudes an air of playfulness and adventure, often accompanied by a sly smile or a twinkle in their eye. They tend to engage in unconventional or daring behavior, occasionally bending or breaking the rules to suit their own desires or to achieve their goals.

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   1. Deceitful; unprincipled: Set adrift by his roguish crew, the captain of the ship spent a week alone at sea. 2. Playfully mischievous: a roguish grin. rogu′ish·ly adv. rogu′ish·ness n. American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.

10. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishroguish adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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    Definition of roguish adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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    Deceitful; unprincipled. Set adrift by his roguish crew, the captain of the ship spent a week alone at sea. American Heritage. Similar definitions. Playfully mischievous. A roguish grin. American Heritage. Similar definitions. Synonyms: rascally. devilish. blackguardly. scoundrelly. wanton. waggish. unprincipled. tricky. sportive. prankish. playful