knavish
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Having the characteristics of a knaveHaving the characteristics of a knave; mischievous, roguish, waggish, rascally or impertinent.
US/ˈneɪvɪʃ/
Meaning
1 sensesHaving the characteristics of a knave; mischievous, roguish, waggish, rascally or impertinent.
More definitions
- marked by skill in deception
Origin
From Middle English knavych, knavyssh; equivalent to knave + -ish.From Middle English knavych, knavyssh; equivalent to knave + -ish.
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Forms
more knavish, most knavish| Comparative | more knavish Lesson |
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Synonyms
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2 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form