Is There Such a Word as Rakish?

Used as an adjective to describe a dashing ladies' man or a streamlined ship, rakish comes from the fusing of rake + -ish. Don Juan, the famous Spanish nobleman immortalized in 17th century Spanish tales, is the epitome of rakish: stylishly handsome and prone to saucy, fast behavior.

Is rakish a word?

Meaning of rakishly in English. in a confidently careless and informal way: There was a paintbrush stuck rakishly behind his ear.

What is the meaning rakish?

1 : having a trim or streamlined appearance suggestive of speed a rakish ship. 2 : dashingly or carelessly unconventional : jaunty rakish clothes.