Rogue

/roʊɡ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A dishonest or unprincipled person.

He was a charming rogue, always getting himself into trouble but somehow managing to avoid serious consequences.

A person who behaves in a playful or mischievous way.

The rogue entertained the crowd with his tricks and antics.

An unmanageable animal, especially a horse.

The rogue horse threw off its rider and galloped away into the woods.

adjective

Having an unpredictable or uncontrolled quality.

The rogue waves lashed against the shoreline, causing concern for the fishermen.

Mischievous or roguish in nature.

His rogue smile suggested he was up to something that was not entirely legal.

Middle English roge or rogge; of uncertain origin, possibly from a variant of the word 'rogue' used in legal texts referring to a vagabond.

rogue state

A nation that behaves in a way that threatens the peace of the international community.

rogue elephant

An elephant that has left its herd or has become uncontrollable.

rogue wave

A large, unexpected ocean wave that is often dangerous.

rascal

A mischievous person, often used affectionately.

scamp

A spirited or mischievous young person.

swindler

A person who cheats or defrauds others.

Someone who operates outside the law in a charming or clever way.

He's a rogue, but you can't help but admire his clever schemes.

A playful or adventurous person not bound by the ordinary.

She’s a rogue spirit, always living life on her own terms.