knavish

knav·ish

adj \ˈnā-vish\

Definition of KNAVISH

: of, relating to, or characteristic of a knave; especially : dishonest

— knav·ish·ly adverb

Examples of KNAVISH

1. <a knavish bunch of urchins racing pell-mell through the marketplace>

First Known Use of KNAVISH

14th century

Related to KNAVISH

Synonyms: arch, devilish, elvish, espiègle, impish, mischievous, leprechaunish, pixie (also pixy), pixieish, prankish, puckish, rascally, roguish, scampish, sly, tricksy, waggish, wicked

Related Words: antic, coltish, coy, frisky, frolicsome, kittenish, playful, sportful, sportive; gay, happy, lighthearted, whimsical; energetic, lively, spirited, sprightly; artful, crafty, cunning, trickish, tricky, wily; misbehaving, naughty, troublemaking; pestering, riling, teasing

Near Antonyms: grave, grim, sedate, sober, solemn, staid, stern

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