knavish en · ADJ
Pronunciation
- (Southern-England) audio
- /ˈneɪvɪʃ/ (General-American)
Etymology
From Middle English knavych, knavyssh; equivalent to knave + -ish.
Meanings
- Having the characteristics of a knave; mischievous, roguish, waggish, rascally or impertinent.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| most knavish | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| more knavish | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |
Deriveds
Translations (2)
grc πανοῦργος (having the characteristics of a knave) · grc γλοιός (having the characteristics of a knave)