rascality

/rɑ:s'kæliti/

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Word: Rascality

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: Rascality refers to behavior that is mischievous, reckless, or causes annoyance to others. It often involves playful or naughty actions, but sometimes it can be more serious or malicious in nature.

Usage Instructions:

• Rascality is used to describe actions that are not just silly but may also be disrespectful or troublesome.
• It is often used in a light-hearted way, but it can also imply a lack of seriousness about the consequences of one's actions.

Examples:

1. Light-hearted usage: "The children’s rascality during the picnic made everyone laugh, even though they spilled juice everywhere."
2. Serious usage: "His rascality in the office led to several complaints from his coworkers."

Advanced Usage:

• Rascality can also be used to describe a general attitude or character trait of someone who enjoys causing trouble or mischief.
• It may appear in literature or discussions about morality and ethics, where someone's playful but troublesome actions are examined.

Word Variants:

• Rascal: A noun referring to a mischievous or cheeky person, often used affectionately.
• Rascalish (adjective): Describing someone who behaves like a rascal; mischievous.

Different Meanings:

• While rascality usually implies playful mischief, in some contexts it can refer to more serious wrongdoing, especially if the actions harm others or break rules.

Synonyms:

• Mischief
• Naughtiness
• Shenanigans
• Prankishness
• Roguery

Related Idioms:

• "Up to no good": Engaging in mischievous or harmful behavior.
• "A little rascal": A term often used affectionately to describe a child who is cute but naughty.

Phrasal Verb:

• There are no direct phrasal verbs that correspond specifically to "rascality," but you might use phrases like "get into trouble" or "cause a ruckus" to describe actions similar to rascality.

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Noun

1. reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others
2. the quality of being a slippery rascal
3. the trait of indulging in disreputable pranks

Synonyms

• shiftiness
• slipperiness
• trickiness
• prankishness
• roguishness