WORD MEANING
Rapscallion meaning
rap-SKAL-yun · noun
A mischievous or dishonest person, often a playful troublemaker.
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An old-fashioned term for a rascal or scoundrel.
A character type in literature known for causing minor trouble or pranks.
The term is informal and somewhat archaic, often used humorously or affectionately.
Examples
The old man called the mischievous boy a little rapscallion.
Despite his rapscallion behavior, he was well-liked by everyone in the village.