RAKISH


Meaning of RAKISH in English

■ adjective

1》 having a dashing, jaunty, or slightly disreputable quality or appearance.

2》 (of a boat or car) smart and fast-looking, with streamlined angles and curves.

Derivatives

~ly adverb

~ness noun

Origin

C18: from rake 2 + -ish 1 ; sense 2 influenced by rake 3 .

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