Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
scallies
noun
ˈskæl.iːz
Definition
A term used to refer to young people, typically boys, who are perceived as troublesome or mischievous.
Examples
- Those scallies are always causing a ruckus in the neighborhood.
- I remember being a scally myself, always finding mischief with my friends.
- The scallies took over the park for the afternoon, playing football and laughing together.
Meaning
Scallies often represent youth who engage in minor delinquency or behave in a rowdy manner.
Synonyms
- Rascals
- Delinquents
- Tricksters
- Scamps
