rogue
//roʊɡ//
Noun
rogueSingular
roguesPlural
1
A dishonest or unprincipled person, especially one who deceives or cheats others.
The rogue tricked elderly people out of their savings.
2
A person or thing that behaves in an aberrant or unpredictable way, typically causing damage or trouble.
The rogue employee leaked confidential information to the press.
3
(Informal, often affectionate) A mischievous but likable person.
My little brother is such a rogue—he hid my keys again.
Adjective
rogueCanonical form
1
Behaving in ways that are not expected or controlled, often causing damage.
A rogue wave suddenly hit the ship and caused serious damage.