scalawag

[US]/ˈskæləwæɡ/
[UK]/ˈskæləˌwæɡ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.a person who behaves badly but in an amusingly mischievous rather than harmful way; a rascal or scoundrel
Word Forms
Pluralscalawags

Phrases & Collocations

scalawag behavior

scalawag tactics

scalawag reputation

scalawag antics

scalawag friends

scalawag schemes

scalawag character

scalawag tricks

scalawag actions

scalawag attitude

Example Sentences

the old scalawag tricked everyone at the poker table.

he always played the scalawag, charming his way out of trouble.

despite being a scalawag, he had a heart of gold.

the scalawag managed to escape just in time.

everyone knew he was a scalawag, but they couldn't help but like him.

she called him a scalawag for always bending the rules.

the scalawag's antics kept the crowd entertained.

he was a charming scalawag with a knack for trouble.

the town was full of scalawags looking for their next scheme.

even the scalawag had to face the consequences of his actions.

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