1. mischievous or playfully dishonest in a way that is not seriously harmful
Usage: often used affectionately or humorously

Examples

• The rascally children hid their grandmother’s reading glasses as a prank.
• He gave her a rascally grin before sneaking another cookie from the jar.
• The rascally puppy chewed up my favorite shoes while I was at work.
• She couldn’t stay mad at his rascally behavior for long.
• The old man told rascally tales of his youth that made everyone laugh.
• Despite his rascally ways, everyone in town was fond of him.