'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]