Rakish
/ˈreɪ.kɪʃ/noun
Having a dashing, jaunty, or unconventional appearance or demeanor.
Did you know?Originally associated with the notion of being 'disreputable,' 'rakish' evokes the spirit of the roguish adventurer, often seen as both alluring and dangerously free.
Etymological Timeline
Middle English
English
rakish
“Having a lively, careless, or carefree attitude.”
17th Century
English
rake
“A man who indulges in immoral or dissolute behavior, often charming.”
Old French
French
raque
“A term describing a person of loose morals or a libertine.”
Late Latin
Latin
rāca
“A term for a lewd or dissolute person.”
Proto-Germanic
PGmc
*rōkō
“To be reckless or daring.”
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