adj
knavish
Knavish (adj) means having the characteristics of a knave; mischievous, roguish, waggish, rascally or impertinent.
adj
1
Having the characteristics of a knave; mischievous, roguish, waggish, rascally or impertinent.
Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Flow — saved to your collection.
Test yourself on “knavish”
A quick quiz — meaning, synonyms & usage
→
Etymology
From Middle English knavych, knavyssh; equivalent to knave + -ish.
Rhymes for knavish
See all rhymes for knavish →Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of knavish?
"knavish" (adj) means having the characteristics of a knave; mischievous, roguish, waggish, rascally or impertinent.