Schuft — meaning in English

English meaning

• dog noun A domesticated mammal (Canis familiaris) kept as a pet or working animal, closely related to wolves.
• heel noun The rounded back part of the foot, or the corresponding part of a shoe or sock.
• hustler noun A person who works energetically and resourcefully, especially to make money.
• scamp noun A mischievous but likeable person, especially a playful child.

Senses

Schuft is used for these senses in English:

• dog (derogatory) Someone who is cowardly, worthless, or morally reprehensible.
• heel (informal, synecdochically) A contemptible, unscrupulous, inconsiderate, or thoughtless person.
• hustler A charlatan, huckster, grifter, swindler, a scoundrel.
• scamp A rascal, swindler, or rogue; a ne'er-do-well.

dog — full definition

1. noun A domesticated mammal (Canis familiaris) kept as a pet or working animal, closely related to wolves.
2. noun Informal: an unpleasant, cowardly, or morally low person, or (dated/offensive) an unattractive woman.
3. noun A mechanical clamp, catch, or gripping device used to hold or fasten something.

heel — full definition

1. noun The rounded back part of the foot, or the corresponding part of a shoe or sock.
2. noun A contemptible, dishonest, or unscrupulous person.
3. noun In professional wrestling, a performer playing the villain role.
4. verb For a boat or ship to tilt or lean over to one side.
5. verb For a dog to walk obediently close beside its owner.

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