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rakish

[rey-kish] / ˈreɪ kɪʃ /


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A trans-Atlantic celebrity since the ’60s, Hockney cut a dandyish figure with rakish touches such as floppy bow ties, scarves, caps and pocket squares.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

His transformation into the rakish Soul Man earned him the rare cultural validation of a “Soul Train” appearance.

From Salon • Jan. 24, 2026

The nightlife of Russia’s elite has long been famously rakish but a recent party crossed an invisible line and provoked a public scandal.

From Washington Times • Dec. 28, 2023

Mark, your role in “Poor Things”: rakish, caddish, pretty much everything bad.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 12, 2023

Muhammad’s hair is short and boring, whereas this guy’s is up-and-coming, straight-up rakish.

From "Saints and Misfits" by S.K. Ali




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