knavish

adjective knav·ish \ˈnā-vish\

Definition of KNAVISH

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

— knav·ish·ly adverb

14th century

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

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