Rogu·ish, a.
1. Vagrant. [Obs.]
His roguish madness
Allows itself to anything. --Shak.
2. Resembling, or characteristic of, a rogue; knavish.
3. Pleasantly mischievous; waggish; arch.
The most bewitching leer with her eyes, the most roguish cast. --Dryden.
-- Rogu*ish*ly, adv. -- Rogu*ish*ness, n.
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roguishness
n 1: the trait of indulging in disreputable pranks [syn: prankishness,
rascality]
2: reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or
annoyance in others [syn: mischief, mischief-making, mischievousness,
deviltry, devilry, devilment, rascality, roguery,
shenanigan]