from
WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006)
roguishness
n 1: the trait of indulging in disreputable pranks [syn:
{prankishness}, {rascality}, {roguishness}]
2: reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or
annoyance in others [syn: {mischief}, {mischief-making},
{mischievousness}, {deviltry}, {devilry}, {devilment},
{rascality}, {roguery}, {roguishness}, {shenanigan}]
from
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Roguish \Rogu"ish\, a.
1. Vagrant. [Obs.] --Spenser.
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His roguish madness
Allows itself to anything. --Shak.
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2. Resembling, or characteristic of, a rogue; knavish.
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3. Pleasantly mischievous; waggish; arch.
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The most bewitching leer with her eyes, the most
roguish cast. --Dryden.
[1913 Webster] -- {Rogu"ish*ly}, adv. -- {Rogu"ish*ness},
n.
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