rapscallion

Example Sentences

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He developed a reputation as a rapscallion, less interested in school than drawing, the guitar and rowdy misadventures into New York.

From New York Times • Sep. 22, 2022

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

“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