rascality

noun

ras·​cal·​i·​ty ra-ˈska-lə-tē How to pronounce rascality (audio)
plural rascalities
1
: rabble
2
a
: the character or actions of a rascal : knavery
b
: a rascally act

Examples of rascality in a Sentence

switching the entrance and exits signs in the school parking lot may seem like harmless rascality, if you're not the one involved in an accident
Recent Examples on the Web Naturally, such rascality didn't do overall fuel economy any favors; in fact, my average was just 20 mpg (11.8 L/100 km) over the course of 125 miles at the E 350's helm. Peter Nelson, Ars Technica, 18 Apr. 2024

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Word History

Etymology

rascal + -ity

First Known Use

circa 1577, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of rascality was circa 1577

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Cite this Entry

“Rascality.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rascality. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.

Kids Definition

rascality

noun
ras·​cal·​i·​ty ra-ˈskal-ət-ē How to pronounce rascality (audio)
plural rascalities
: the actions or character of a rascal
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