rakish
1like a rake; dissolute: rakish behavior.
Origin of rakish
1Other words from rakish
- rak·ish·ly, adverb
- rak·ish·ness, noun
Other definitions for rakish (2 of 2)
smart; jaunty; dashing: a hat worn at a rakish angle.
(of a vessel) having an appearance suggesting speed.
Origin of rakish
2Other words for rakish
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How to use rakish in a sentence
A cracked wooden head-board, already tilting rakishly, marked Henry's devotion.
In the Arena | Booth TarkingtonHis hooked nose and sharp-pointed chin with its finely trimmed Van Dyke beard jutted forward rakishly.
The Argus Pheasant | John Charles BeechamThere were little groups of young men rather rakishly but shabbily dressed; often they wore a flower in their buttonhole.
A Bed of Roses | W. L. GeorgeA sober brown wig replaced the powdered creation, and a black tricorne was set rakishly atop.
The Black Moth | Georgette HeyerAfter some time, across the yellow, waving expanse of the rushes, we made out a small dead willow stub slanted rakishly.
The Killer | Stewart Edward White
British Dictionary definitions for rakish (1 of 2)
/ (ˈreɪkɪʃ) /
dissolute; profligate
Origin of rakish
1Derived forms of rakish
- rakishly, adverb
- rakishness, noun
British Dictionary definitions for rakish (2 of 2)
/ (ˈreɪkɪʃ) /
dashing; jaunty: a hat set at a rakish angle
nautical (of a ship or boat) having lines suggestive of speed
Origin of rakish
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