furfante — meaning in English

English meaning

• crook noun A dishonest person, especially a criminal or swindler.
• scoundrel noun A dishonest or unprincipled person; a rogue or villain.
• sneak verb To move quietly and carefully so as not to be noticed.
• villain noun A wicked or evil character, especially the main antagonist in a story, film, or drama.

Senses

furfante is used for these senses in English:

• crook A person who steals, lies, cheats or does other dishonest or illegal things; a criminal.
• scoundrel A mean, worthless fellow; a rascal; a villain; a person without honor or virtue.
• sneak A cheat; a con artist.
• villain A deliberate scoundrel.

crook — full definition

1. noun A dishonest person, especially a criminal or swindler.
2. noun A hooked staff, such as the one used by shepherds or carried by a bishop.
3. noun A bend or curve, especially in a part of the body such as the arm.
4. verb To bend something, especially a finger or arm.
5. adj Australian/NZ informal: unwell, or of poor quality.

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