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   Ro·guish

   /ˈrōɡiSH/

   

   adjective

   • 1. characteristic of a dishonest or unprincipled person: "he led a roguish and uncertain existence" Similar unprincipleddishonestdeceitfulunscrupulousuntrustworthyreprobateshamelesswickedvillainousincorrigibleunregenerateinformal:shadyscoundrellyrascallyarchaic:knavishOpposite honesthonorable
   • ▪ playfully mischievous, especially in a way that is sexually attractive: "he gave her a roguish smile" Similar mischievousplayfulteasingcheekynaughtywickedimpishpuckishdevilisharchwaggishrakishraffishrare:ludicOpposite serious

   Derivatives

   • 1. roguishly adverb
   • 2. roguishness noun

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › roguishRoguish Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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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.

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

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

6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › roguishRoguish - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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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.

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › roguishRoguish - definition of roguish by The Free Dictionary

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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.

8. 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.

9. www.yourdictionary.com › roguishRoguish Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

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   Roguish Definition. Of, like, or characteristic of a rogue. Deceitful; unprincipled. Set adrift by his roguish crew, the captain of the ship spent a week alone at sea. Playfully mischievous. A roguish grin.

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    A complete guide to the word "ROGUISH": definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.

11. 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.