rascal

 
Pronunciation: /ˈrɑːsk(ə)l/

noun

  • a mischievous or cheeky person, especially a child or man (typically used in an affectionate way): a lovable rascal you are such a rascal!

Derivatives

rascality

Pronunciation: /-ˈskalɪti/
noun (plural rascalities)

rascally

adjective

Origin:

Middle English (in the senses 'a mob' and 'member of the rabble'): from Old French rascaille 'rabble', of uncertain origin