filou — meaning in English

English meaning

• rascal noun A dishonest or badly behaved person, especially in a way that can seem mischievous rather than truly dangerous.
• trickster noun A mythological or folklore figure who uses cunning and mischief to outwit authority or other characters.

Senses

filou is used for these senses in English:

• rascal Sometimes diminutive: a cheeky person or creature; a troublemaker.
• sleiveen (Ireland, Newfoundland) A dishonest person; a trickster, usually from a rural area.
• trickster One who performs tricks (parts of a magician act or entertainingly difficult physical actions).

rascal — full definition

1. noun A dishonest or badly behaved person, especially in a way that can seem mischievous rather than truly dangerous.
2. noun A playful, mischievous child or animal.

trickster — full definition

1. noun A mythological or folklore figure who uses cunning and mischief to outwit authority or other characters.
2. noun Someone who deceives or cheats people, often for personal gain.

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