rascal

Example Sentences

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The question Mr. Junod explores is whether his father was a scoundrel or merely a rascal.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026

While Shoyo is a charismatic and ambitious rascal, Karasuno High and their various opponents provide a wide and varied array of winning characters who are willing to play the long game to win your heart.

From Salon • Dec. 26, 2025

A sort of Runyonesque rascal in his business affairs, Pecker came across as completely forthcoming on the stand.

From Los Angeles Times • May 2, 2024

Onstage, Epps convincingly plays that rascal who has charmed his way out of trouble.

From New York Times • Feb. 20, 2024

“We’ll make a trade. Just between you and me. I’ll let you keep the old rascal, but you’ve got to do something for me.”

From "Old Yeller" by Fred Gipson