scapegrace

scapegrace Definition

scape·grace (skāp′grās′)

noun

a graceless, unprincipled fellow; scamp; rogue; rascal

Etymology: scape + grace

scapegrace Synonyms

scamp, rogue, scoundrel, scalawag; see rascal.

scapegrace Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

nephew: It is better to be beggared out of hand by a scapegrace nephew, than daily hag-ridden by a peevish uncle.
son: I don't think he would approve of his scapegrace son fouling Council property.

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