rakishness

noun rak·ish·ness

Definition of RAKISHNESS

: the quality or state of being rakish

circa 1828

Synonyms: abjection, corruptness, debasement, debauchery, decadence, decadency, degeneracy, degenerateness, degeneration, degradation, demoralization, depravity, dissipatedness, dissipation, dissoluteness, libertinage, libertinism, perversion, pervertedness, corruption, turpitude

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