scanger
3 synonyms for scanger, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — (informal) Someone linked to minor crime who is very keen on expensive brands of clothes, music and cars.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
According to A Dictionary of Hiberno-English: : "Much of the influence comes from London where the origins of the word 'skanger' can be found. I'm pretty certain this is a collapsed form of the word "scavenger" from a West Indian word used by the Caribbean community in London." Dolan's dictionary gives the West Indian...
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