Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
scallawag
Noun
/ˈskæl.ə.wæɡ/
Definition
A scallawag is a person who behaves badly but in an amusingly mischievous rather than harmful way.
Examples
- The children were being a bunch of scallawags, running around the playground and causing a bit of mischief.
- Despite his reputation as a scallawag, he was loved by the community for his charming antics.
- In the old stories, the scallawag always finds a way to turn trouble into fun.
Meaning
The term often refers to someone who is a rascal, scoundrel, or a playful trickster.
Synonyms
- Rascal
- Scoundrel
- Reprobate
- Trickster
