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10 Language-to-English DictionariesRampallian
/ræmˈpæl.i.ən/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A scoundrel or a rogue; a person of low character.
"The rampallian was known for his deceitful schemes and shady dealings." - 2
A person who engages in dishonest or unscrupulous behavior.
"In the story, the rampallian tricked the villagers into giving him their money."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'rampallian' originates from the early 17th century, derived from the obsolete English word 'rampall', which means a scoundrel or a rogue. It is believed to have roots in the Middle English 'ramp', meaning to rear up or to leap, reflecting a sense of wildness or unruliness.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Rampallian" is said worldwide
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escroc
Transliteration: ɛs.kʁɔk
"Cet escroc a trompé tout le monde."
Gauner
Transliteration: ˈɡaʊ̯nɐ
"Der Gauner hat die Leute betrogen."
truffatore
Transliteration: truf.faˈto.re
"Il truffatore ha ingannato molte persone."
estafador
Transliteration: es.ta.faˈðoɾ
"El estafador engañó a la gente."
estelionatário
Transliteration: es.te.li.o.naˈta.ɾju
"O estelionatário foi preso."
धोखेबाज़
Transliteration: dhokebaz
"वह एक धोखेबाज़ है।"
骗子
Transliteration: piànzi
"这个骗子骗了很多人。"
사기꾼
Transliteration: sagikkun
"그 사기꾼은 많은 사람들을 속였다."
詐欺師
Transliteration: sagishi
"その詐欺師は多くの人を騙した。"
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