rogue

//roʊɡ//
B2Frequency Level 10Neutral
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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.