noun
scallywag
Scallywag (noun) means a dishonest, worthless person who cannot be relied on.
noun
1
A dishonest, worthless person who cannot be relied on.
2
A person, often young, who behaves badly or causes mischief.
"But Maore, a cheerful scallywag with a taste for the limelight, was made of more daring stuff."
— Michela Wrong, It’s Our Turn to Eat: The Story of a Kenyan Whistle Blower (2009)
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What is the meaning of scallywag?
"scallywag" (noun) means a dishonest, worthless person who cannot be relied on.
What is another word for scallywag?
Other words for "scallywag" include rapscallion, varlet, knave, rogue, monkey, imp.
What are the different meanings of scallywag?
"scallywag" has 2 main meanings: 1. A dishonest, worthless person who cannot be relied on; 2. A person, often young, who behaves badly or causes mischief.
