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词汇 rapscallion
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Definition of rapscallion in English:

rapscallion

noun rapˈskalɪənræpˈskæljən
humorous, archaic
  • A mischievous person.

    〈古,幽默〉坏蛋,无赖

    they were the rapscallions behind this practical joke
    Example sentencesExamples
    • I decided that I would give the rapscallion a severe lashing as recompense for his untimely calling.
    • These rapscallions were more likely to flee than fight if confronted by the crew.
    • The rest of the population seems to be a hodgepodge of rapscallions who all speak different languages.
    • You don't have to read this, you rapscallions, and you can always try writing rude words in the comments section if you want to.
    • Young rapscallions would throw them at people's feet.
    Synonyms
    scoundrel, villain, rogue, rascal, brute, animal, weasel, snake, monster, ogre, wretch, devil, good-for-nothing, reprobate, wrongdoer, evil-doer

Origin

Late 17th century: alteration of earlier rascallion, perhaps from rascal.

Rhymes

battalion, galleon, medallion, scallion

Definition of rapscallion in US English:

rapscallion

nounrapˈskalyənræpˈskæljən
humorous, archaic
  • A mischievous person.

    〈古,幽默〉坏蛋,无赖

    they were the rapscallions behind this practical joke
    Example sentencesExamples
    • You don't have to read this, you rapscallions, and you can always try writing rude words in the comments section if you want to.
    • These rapscallions were more likely to flee than fight if confronted by the crew.
    • I decided that I would give the rapscallion a severe lashing as recompense for his untimely calling.
    • Young rapscallions would throw them at people's feet.
    • The rest of the population seems to be a hodgepodge of rapscallions who all speak different languages.
    Synonyms
    scoundrel, villain, rogue, rascal, brute, animal, weasel, snake, monster, ogre, wretch, devil, good-for-nothing, reprobate, wrongdoer, evil-doer

Origin

Late 17th century: alteration of earlier rascallion, perhaps from rascal.

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