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- [skeyp-greys]
- /ˈskeɪpˌgreɪs/
- /ˈskeɪp.ɡreɪs/
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- [skeyp-greys]
- /ˈskeɪpˌgreɪs/
Definitions of scapegrace word
- noun scapegrace a complete rogue or rascal; a habitually unscrupulous person; scamp. 1
- noun scapegrace an idle mischievous person 0
- noun scapegrace a graceless, unprincipled fellow; scamp; rogue; rascal 0
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Origin of scapegrace
First appearance:
before 1800 One of the 42% newest English words
First recorded in 1800-10; scape2 + grace
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Parts of speech for Scapegrace
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
scapegrace popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 66% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
scapegrace usage trend in Literature
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