noun
1. the quality of a rake
• Derivationally related forms: ↑rakish
• Hypernyms: ↑dissoluteness, ↑incontinence, ↑self-gratification
2. stylishness as evidenced by a smart appearance
• Syn: ↑jauntiness, ↑nattiness, ↑dapperness
• Derivationally related forms: ↑rakish, ↑dapper (for: ↑dapperness), ↑natty (for: ↑nattiness), ↑jaunty (for: ↑jauntiness)
• Hypernyms:
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noun (-es) : the quality or state of being rakish
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rāˈkishness noun
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Main Entry: ↑rake
Useful english dictionary. 2012.