scallywag

English

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Etymology

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Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈskælɪwæɡ/
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Noun

scallywag (plural scallywags)

  1. (derogatory, dated, chiefly UK) A disreputable fellow, a good-for-nothing, a scapegrace, a blackguard
  2. (informal, chiefly UK) A badly behaved person, especially a child; a mischief-maker; a rascal

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