ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Knavish

Definition & Meaning

Pronunciation /ˈneɪvɪʃ/ · Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Knavish is an adjective meaning Having the characteristics of a knave; mischievous, roguish, waggish, rascally or impertinent.

Meaning

Having the characteristics of a knave; mischievous, roguish, waggish, rascally or impertinent.

Synonyms for knavish

Depending on context, synonyms include cunning, artful, guileful, wily, sly, slick.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include tricksy, wily, dodgy, sly, guileful, cunning.

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