rakish
UK: ˈreɪkɪʃ | US: ˈreɪkɪʃ
adj. 1. having a dashing, jaunty, or slightly disreputable appearance or manner
adj. 2. (of a boat or ship) built or designed to move swiftly
The word "rakish" originates from the noun "rake," a 17th-century term for a fashionable but morally loose man (itself derived from "rakehell," meaning a reckless person). The suffix "-ish" adds the sense of "having the qualities of." Over time, "rakish" evolved to describe a stylishly carefree or slightly rebellious demeanor, later extending to the streamlined design of ships for speed.
He wore his hat at a rakish angle, exuding effortless charm.
The yacht had a rakish silhouette, cutting swiftly through the waves.
Her rakish grin hinted at a mischievous past.
The novel’s hero was a rakish adventurer with a penchant for danger.
The car’s rakish design turned heads on the highway.