rantipole
19 synonyms for rantipole, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — (dated) A wild, badly behaved young person.
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Synonyms by Meaning
2. noun
(dated) A person with a reckless, disreputable charm.
Etymology
Formed from ranty and pole, poll, meaning “head”.
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