ROGUISH


Meaning of ROGUISH in English

ˈrōgish, -gēsh adjective

1. : of, relating to, or having the characteristics of a rogue : dishonest , unprincipled

had some roguish intentions of his own about the money — W.M.Thackeray

roguish stories emphasizing ingenuity

2. : pleasantly mischievous

a roguish wink

• rogu·ish·ly adverb

• rogu·ish·ness noun -es

Webster's New International English Dictionary.      Новый международный словарь английского языка Webster.