'Roguishness' definitions:

Definition of 'roguishness'

From: WordNet
noun
The trait of indulging in disreputable pranks [syn: prankishness, rascality, roguishness]
noun
Reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others [syn: mischief, mischief-making, mischievousness, deviltry, devilry, devilment, rascality, roguery, roguishness, shenanigan]

Definition of 'Roguishness'

From: GCIDE
  • Roguish \Rogu"ish\, a.
  • 1. Vagrant. [Obs.] --Spenser. [1913 Webster]
  • His roguish madness Allows itself to anything. --Shak. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. Resembling, or characteristic of, a rogue; knavish. [1913 Webster]
  • 3. Pleasantly mischievous; waggish; arch. [1913 Webster]
  • The most bewitching leer with her eyes, the most roguish cast. --Dryden. [1913 Webster] -- {Rogu"ish*ly}, adv. -- {Rogu"ish*ness}, n. [1913 Webster]

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