rascal
nounUK /ˈrɑːskəl/
US /ˈræskəl/
A rascal is a person, often a child, who does naughty things but is still funny and likeable.
That little rascal hid my shoes again!
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A dishonest or unscrupulous person.
The rascal cheated everyone at the card table.
3. A playful or mischievous animal, especially a pet.
Our puppy is a real rascal when guests arrive.
4. An affectionate term for someone charmingly cheeky.
You old rascal, you never told me you were coming!