English · Word Candidate

rogue

/ˈɹəʊɡ/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: roguing · rogueing · rogued

Sense 1

Meaning · English

A scoundrel, rascal or unprincipled, deceitful, and unreliable person.

Noun

And meet time it was, when yon usher, vinegar-faced rogue that he is, began to inquire what popish trangam you were wearing […]

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

A mischievous scamp.

Noun

Ah, you sweet little rogue, you!

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

Vicious and solitary.

Adjective

Mosquito. One lone rogue mosquito.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

Large, destructive and unpredictable.

Adjective

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “rogue” mean?

A scoundrel, rascal or unprincipled, deceitful, and unreliable person.

Is “rogue” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.