scapegrace

English

Etymology

From scape +‎ grace

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA: /ˈskeɪpɡɹeɪs/

Noun

scapegrace (plural scapegraces)

1. ​A wild and reckless person (especially a boy); a scoundrel.

Quotations

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Synonyms

• black sheep