Roguin (en. Roguin)

/ʁo.ɡɛ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
A mischievous or playful young boy.
The neighborhood roguin often causes trouble.
Le roguin du quartier fait souvent des bêtises.
A young man who enjoys playing tricks.
This roguin managed to fool everyone with his joke.
Ce roguin a réussi à tromper tout le monde avec sa blague.
A boy characterized by mischievous actions.
The school roguins enjoyed hiding to scare passersby.
Les roguins de l'école s'amusaient à se cacher pour effrayer les passants.

Etymology

Derived from 'roguer', meaning to play tricks or be mischievous.

Common Phrases and Expressions

a roguin in the group
A mischievous person who adds life and chaos.
un roguin dans le groupe
the roguin spirit
A mischievous spirit, full of jokes.
l'esprit roguin

Related Words

roguer
To act in a mischievous or deceptive manner.
roguer
gamin
A young child, often playful.
gamin
farceur
A person who enjoys playing pranks.
farceur

Slang Meanings

A young man who behaves boldly.
This roguin really has the nerve to speak like that.
Ce roguin a vraiment du cran pour oser parler comme ça.
A friendly and light flirt.
She has a roguin chasing after her, always making jokes.
Elle a un roguin qui lui court après, toujours en train de faire des blagues.