rakehelly

Synonym of rakehell.

Adjective

  1. Synonym of rakehell.
    • “I still have an objection,” said Albert, “to yonder impudent rakehelly fellow, styling himself a cavalier, who rushed himself on our company last night, and gained my father’s heart by a story of the storm of...
    • Mr. Edwards had an appointment, he said—nothing good, you may be sure—they were a rake-helly set—saving your presence. - 1863, Sheridan Le Fanu, The House by the Churchyard:

    Synonyms: rakehell

Origin

From rakehell + -y.

Forms

more rakehelly most rakehelly rake-helly