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scapegrace

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Scapegrace (noun) means (informal) A person, often a boy, who behaves in a wild and careless way.

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(informal) A person, often a boy, who behaves in a wild and careless way.
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Etymology

Formed from scape ("(archaic) escape") and grace ("grace of god").

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What is the meaning of scapegrace?
"scapegrace" (noun) means (informal) A person, often a boy, who behaves in a wild and careless way.
What is another word for scapegrace?
Other words for "scapegrace" include black sheep, rogue, rascal.

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