Scapegrace: meaning, definitions and examples

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scapegrace

 

[ หˆskeษชpหŒษกreษชs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

disreputable person

A scapegrace is a person who is mischievous or disorderly, often used to describe someone who is morally questionable. The term typically implies a level of charm or charisma despite their unruly behavior. It suggests a light-hearted critique of someone who often finds themselves in trouble or engages in unsavory activities.

Synonyms

delinquent, rascal, rogue, scoundrel.

Examples of usage

  • The scapegrace teenager was always getting into trouble at school.
  • Despite being a scapegrace, he had many friends who admired his adventurous spirit.
  • She was known as a scapegrace in her youth, often caught sneaking out at night.
  • He embraced his reputation as a scapegrace, thriving on the chaos he created.

Translations

Translations of the word "scapegrace" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น mau caminho

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเคฆเคฎเคพเคถ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Schlingel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ anak nakal

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะตะฟะพัะปัƒั…

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ล‚obuz

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ‚ชๆˆฏ่€…

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท fripon

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ travieso

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yaramaz

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์žฅ๋‚œ๊พธ๋Ÿฌ๊ธฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุญุชุงู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nezbednรญk

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ nezbednรญk

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้กฝ็šฎ่€…

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ nevalja

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รณรพekktur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑาฑะทะฐา›ั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒ แƒ˜แƒงแƒ•แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ xuliqan

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ travieso

Etymology

The term 'scapegrace' originates from the combination of 'scape,' a variant of 'escape,' and 'grace,' which stem from the Middle English term 'grace' meaning favor or goodwill. The word dates back to the late 16th century. Initially, it connoted someone who had escaped the bonds of societal expectations or morals. Over the centuries, its meaning evolved, aligning more closely with the notion of a carefree and often irresponsible individual. The playful yet critical essence of the word captures the duality of admiration and disapproval typically associated with such individuals. It's important to note that while a scapegrace may be seen as a troublemaker, they are often also viewed as spirited and engaging, making them endearing to some.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,704, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.