Definition of Scallywag

1. Noun. A white Southerner who supported Reconstruction policies after the American Civil War (usually for self-interest).

Exact synonyms: Scalawag
Generic synonyms: Bad Person

2. Noun. A deceitful and unreliable scoundrel.
Exact synonyms: Knave, Rapscallion, Rascal, Rogue, Scalawag, Varlet
Generic synonyms: Scoundrel, Villain
Derivative terms: Rascally

3. Noun. One who is playfully mischievous.
Exact synonyms: Imp, Monkey, Rapscallion, Rascal, Scalawag, Scamp
Generic synonyms: Child, Fry, Kid, Minor, Nestling, Nipper, Shaver, Small Fry, Tiddler, Tike, Tyke, Youngster
Specialized synonyms: Brat, Holy Terror, Little Terror, Terror
Derivative terms: Monkey, Rascally

Definition of Scallywag

1. [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Scallywag

scallop
scallop
scalloped
scalloper
scalloper
scallopers
scallopine
scalloping
scalloping
scallopini
scallopinis
scallops
scallop shell
scalls
scally
scallywag (current term)
scallywags
scalogram
scalograms
scaloppine
scaloppines
scalp
scalp
scalped
scalpel
scalpel
scalpels
scalper
scalper
scalpers

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