scapegrace

English

Etymology

From scape +‎ grace

Pronunciation

(UK) IPA^(key): /ˈskeɪpɡɹeɪs/

Noun

scapegrace (plural scapegraces)

A wild and reckless person (especially a boy); a scoundrel.

Quotations

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Synonyms

black sheep

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