scapegrace
/ˈskeɪpɡreɪs/
noun
- A mischievous or wayward person, especially a young person; a rascal or scamp.
- The town's scapegrace was known for stealing apples and tipping over outhouses.
- My uncle was a bit of a scapegrace in his youth, always playing pranks and sneaking out at night.
- The old novel told the story of a lovable scapegrace who always found trouble but had a good heart.
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