scallywag

English

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Etymology

Of obscure origin

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈskælɪwæɡ/

Noun

scallywag (plural scallywags)

  1. (derogatory, dated, chiefly Britain) A disreputable fellow, a good-for-nothing, a scapegrace, a blackguard

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