What does knavish mean?
Knavish means Having the characteristics of a knave; mischievous, roguish, waggish, rascally or impertinent..
Knavish
/ˈneɪvɪʃ/ · adjective
Meaning
Having the characteristics of a knave; mischievous, roguish, waggish, rascally or impertinent..
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- more knavish
- most knavish
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What is a synonym for knavish?
Common synonyms include cunning, artful, guileful, wily.
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