1. people who behave badly or cause trouble, especially in a mischievous way
Usage: plural of scapegrace; somewhat old-fashioned

Examples

• The teacher had to deal with several scapegraces who kept disrupting the class.
• Despite being scapegraces in their youth, they all grew up to be responsible adults.
• The village scapegraces were always getting into minor trouble with the local authorities.
• Her brothers were notorious scapegraces who played pranks on everyone in the neighborhood.
• The headmaster warned that scapegraces would face serious consequences for their behavior.
• Even as scapegraces, they were generally well-liked for their charm and humor.