noun
scalawag
Scalawag (noun) means a dishonest or worthless man who cannot be trusted.
noun
1
A dishonest or worthless man who cannot be trusted.
"Calvin: "I'm very very sorry that I took your precious flaaggg!" Hobbes: "Just don't do it any more, you scurvy scalawaaggg!""
— Bill Watterson, Calvin and Hobbes (1990)
2
Someone, often a child, who behaves badly or gets into mischief.
3
A thin, poorly-fed cow.
4
(US, history) A white Southerner who backed the North's Reconstruction programme after the Civil War, or who sided with freed slaves and outsiders from the North in supporting Republican politics.
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Etymology
Of obscure origin, perhaps from the name of the Shetland village of Scalloway (from Old Norse Skálavágr), known for its dwarf ponies and dwarf cattle.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of scalawag?
"scalawag" (noun) means a dishonest or worthless man who cannot be trusted.
What is another word for scalawag?
Other words for "scalawag" include monkey, rogue, knave, rascal, imp, scamp.
What are the different meanings of scalawag?
"scalawag" has 3 main meanings: 1. A dishonest or worthless man who cannot be trusted; 2. Someone, often a child, who behaves badly or gets into mischief; 3. A thin, poorly-fed cow.
