rapscallion
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What, then, to make of Moondog, the rapscallion played by Matthew McConaughey, in “The Beach Bum”? You’ve got to love Moondog—or, rather, you haven’t got to, but somehow he sucks the love toward him.
From The New Yorker ● Mar. 29, 2019
When asked, “Who taught you that language,” the rapscallion replied “My mother.”
From Salon ● Sep. 7, 2017
Yet his genuine affection for Jim and rapscallion charm also come through in Simmons’ canny performance, and endear you to the slippery old salt.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 2, 2016
The most unexpected change has come in the rapscallion Nick Young, who is playing hard on defense for maybe the first time in his career.
From New York Times ● Nov. 21, 2016
“Do you know what a rapscallion is?” she asked, waving at the waitress to bring her another drink.
From "The Miseducation of Cameron Post" by emily m. danforth
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