noun, adjectivepl: rogues
vadio, trapaceiro, criminoso
1. A dishonest or unprincipled person; a scoundrel or rascal
The rogue stole from the elderly.
O vadio roubou dos idosos.
2. A mischievous person, often in a playful or harmless way
He's a charming rogue who always gets away with pranks.
Ele é um trapaceiro charmoso que sempre se safa com travessuras.
3. An elephant or other animal that has separated from the herd and is solitary or dangerous
The rogue elephant was a threat to the village.
O elefante vadio era uma ameaça para a aldeia.
4. Adjective: Acting in an independent, unauthorized, or uncontrolled manner
The rogue agent operated without government oversight.
O agente rebelde operava sem supervisão governamental.
NYC Slang
hustler, con artist, bad boy (when used playfully)
Related Idioms & Phrases
rogue elephant (an unpredictable or dangerous individual)
rogue trader (an unauthorized trader causing financial loss)
rogue state (a nation acting without international norms)
charming rogue (a deceptively attractive troublemaker)
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