der Lausebengel

little rascal, naughty boy, little brat

noun · singular masculine Rare #48,017

little rascal, naughty boy, little brat Colloquial; often used affectionately or as a mild scolding, usually about a boy.

GE: Der Lausebengel hat schon wieder die Schuhe versteckt.

EN: That little rascal has hidden the shoes again.

You little rascals, give that back immediately.

— Delicatessen (1991)

Tom is a rascal.

You little rascal!

— Rom, offene Stadt (1945)

Rascal!

— Sie küssten und sie schlugen ihn (1959)