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rogue

|rogue|

B2

🇺🇸

/roʊɡ/

🇬🇧

/rəʊɡ/

unpredictable behavior

Etymology
Etymology Information

'rogue' originates from Middle French, specifically the word 'rogue,' where it meant 'arrogant' or 'haughty.'

Historical Evolution

'rogue' changed from the Middle French word 'rogue' and eventually became the modern English word 'rogue.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'arrogant' or 'haughty,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'dishonest or unprincipled person.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a dishonest or unprincipled person.

The rogue was caught stealing from the market.

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Verb 1

to remove or destroy inferior or defective plants or seedlings.

Farmers rogued the field to ensure a healthy crop.

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Adjective 1

behaving in ways that are not expected or not normal, often in a harmful way.

The rogue wave capsized the boat.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35