roguishness

Definitions of roguishness
  1. noun
    the trait of indulging in disreputable pranks
    synonyms: prankishness, rascality
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    type of:
    badness, mischievousness, naughtiness
    an attribute of mischievous children
  2. noun
    reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others
    synonyms: devilment, devilry, deviltry, mischief, mischief-making, mischievousness, rascality, roguery, shenanigan
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    types:
    blaze, hell
    noisy and unrestrained mischief
    monkey business
    mischievous or deceitful behavior
    hooliganism, malicious mischief, vandalism
    willful wanton and malicious destruction of the property of others
    type of:
    misbehavior, misbehaviour, misdeed
    improper or wicked or immoral behavior
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