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rakish

1. rak.ish \'ra--kish\ aj : of, relating to, or characteristic of a rake : 
   DISSOLUTE  - rak.ish.ly av
2. rakish aj [prob. fr. 3rake; fr. the raking masts of pirate ships] 1: 
   having a smart stylish appearance suggestive of speed {a ~ ship } 2: 
   negligent of convention or formality : JAUNTY {~ clothe s} - rak.ish.ly av