rascally
adverb
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L198338 on Wikidata ↗adjective
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L339734 on Wikidata ↗Wiktionary
adj
Etymology: Etymology tree English rascal English -y English rascally From rascal + -y.
- Like a rascal.
“He was speedily reassured, and with a large, white, rascally grin, and a glance at his charge, seemed to take me into partnership in his exalted trust.”
“My chief creditor is, unhappily, my most bitter enemy—a rascally fellow, Sam Brewer, whom I was once compelled to horse-whip on Newmarket Heath.”
adv
Etymology: Etymology tree English rascal English -y English rascally From rascal + -y.
- In the manner of a rascal.
““I hope,” said Jones, “you don’t intend to leave me in this condition.” “Indeed but I shall,” said the other. “Then,” said Jones, “you have used me rascally, and I will not pay you a farthing.””