canaglia — meaning in English
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English meaning
- dog noun A domesticated mammal (Canis familiaris) kept as a pet or working animal, closely related to wolves.
- rascal noun A dishonest or badly behaved person, especially in a way that can seem mischievous rather than truly dangerous.
- rogue noun A dishonest or unprincipled person; a scoundrel.
- scamp noun A mischievous but likeable person, especially a playful child.
- scoundrel noun A dishonest or unprincipled person; a rogue or villain.
- villain noun A wicked or evil character, especially the main antagonist in a story, film, or drama.
Senses
canaglia is used for these senses in English:
- dog (derogatory) Someone who is cowardly, worthless, or morally reprehensible.
- rascal Sometimes diminutive: a cheeky person or creature; a troublemaker.
- rogue A scoundrel, rascal or unprincipled, deceitful, and unreliable person.
- scamp A rascal, swindler, or rogue; a ne'er-do-well.
- scoundrel A mean, worthless fellow; a rascal; a villain; a person without honor or virtue.
- villain A deliberate scoundrel.
dog — full definition
- noun A domesticated mammal (Canis familiaris) kept as a pet or working animal, closely related to wolves.
- noun Informal: an unpleasant, cowardly, or morally low person, or (dated/offensive) an unattractive woman.
- noun A mechanical clamp, catch, or gripping device used to hold or fasten something.
rascal — full definition
- noun A dishonest or badly behaved person, especially in a way that can seem mischievous rather than truly dangerous.
- noun A playful, mischievous child or animal.