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rakish adjective [ ˈreɪkɪʃ ]

• having or displaying a dashing, jaunty, or slightly disreputable quality or appearance.
• "he had a rakish, debonair look"
Similar: dashing, debonair, sporty, jaunty, devil-may-care, breezy, stylish, fashionable, dapper, spruce, raffish, disreputable, louche, sharp,
Origin: late 17th century: from rake2 + -ish1.

rakish adjective

• (especially of a boat or car) smart and fast-looking, with streamlined angles and curves.
• "a rakish Chevrolet"
Origin: early 19th century: from rake3 + -ish1.


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