Rakish Definition

rākĭsh
adjective
Having a trim, neat appearance suggesting speed.
Webster's New World
Having a smartly trim, casual look; dashing; jaunty.
Webster's New World

Like a rake; dissolute.

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Origin of Rakish

  • Probably from rake (from the raking masts of pirate ships)

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

Rakish Sentence Examples

  • He caught her sharp intake of breath and gave her a rakish smile as she blushed.

  • However there were plenty of birds around Sierpe, which had a rather rakish charm.

  • His famous green visor was pushed, at an abnormally rakish angle, to the top of his head.

  • She lifted the sheets from another case; no Henry; only advance boy game game list G.P.R., in six dozen rakish volumes.

  • More recently Mercedes returned to the rakish style with their sleek CLS.

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Words Starting With

RRARAK

Words Ending With

HSHISH

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6 Letter Words6 Letter Words Starting With R6 Letter Words Ending With H