adj
knavish
Knavish (adj) means behaving like a dishonest rascal; sly, cheeky or mischievous.
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Behaving like a dishonest rascal; sly, cheeky or mischievous.
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Etymology
It developed from Middle English knavych, knavyssh, equivalent to knave + -ish.
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What is the meaning of knavish?
"knavish" (adj) means behaving like a dishonest rascal; sly, cheeky or mischievous.
What is another word for knavish?
Other words for "knavish" include crafty, dodgy, tricky, cunning, slick, wily.
What is the opposite of knavish?
Opposites of "knavish" include upright, honorable, honest.
