scallywag (Meaning)
scallywag (n)
a white Southerner who supported Reconstruction policies after the American Civil War (usually for self-interest)
a deceitful and unreliable scoundrel
one who is playfully mischievous
Synonyms & Antonyms of scallywag
scallywag Sentence Examples
- The mischievous scallywag played pranks on unsuspecting passersby, leaving them in fits of laughter.
- The captain of the pirate ship had a reputation as a cunning scallywag, outwitting his opponents at every turn.
- The unruly scallywag disrupted class with his incessant jokes and antics, earning him the ire of his teacher.
- Despite his mischievous nature, the scallywag had a kind heart and was always ready to lend a helping hand to those in need.
- The cunning scallywag used his wit to escape sticky situations, leaving his pursuers bewildered.
- The mischievous scallywag delighted in pulling pranks on the unsuspecting mayor, causing chaos throughout the town.
- The notorious scallywag's reputation for trickery made him both feared and respected among the underworld.
- The young scallywag's antics tested the patience of his parents, who couldn't help but smile at his unwavering mischievousness.
- The scruffy scallywag lived on the fringes of society, his laughter echoing through the shadows of the night.
- The enigmatic scallywag vanished as quickly as he appeared, leaving behind a trail of laughter and unanswered questions.
FAQs About the word scallywag
a white Southerner who supported Reconstruction policies after the American Civil War (usually for self-interest), a deceitful and unreliable scoundrel, one who
rascal, rogue, criminal, knave,brute, scoundrel, villain, savage, wretch, reprobate
innocent,innocent, hero, hero, angel, saint,angel, saint,
The mischievous scallywag played pranks on unsuspecting passersby, leaving them in fits of laughter.
The captain of the pirate ship had a reputation as a cunning scallywag, outwitting his opponents at every turn.
The unruly scallywag disrupted class with his incessant jokes and antics, earning him the ire of his teacher.
Despite his mischievous nature, the scallywag had a kind heart and was always ready to lend a helping hand to those in need.
