noun
scallywag
Scallywag (noun) means a disreputable fellow, a good-for-nothing, a scapegrace, a blackguard.
noun
1
A disreputable fellow, a good-for-nothing, a scapegrace, a blackguard
2
A badly behaved person, especially a child; a mischief-maker; a rascal
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Etymology
Unknown.
Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of scallywag?
"scallywag" (noun) means a disreputable fellow, a good-for-nothing, a scapegrace, a blackguard.
What are the different meanings of scallywag?
"scallywag" has 2 main meanings: 1. A disreputable fellow, a good-for-nothing, a scapegrace, a blackguard; 2. A badly behaved person, especially a child; a mischief-maker; a rascal.