Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
scallywag
noun
/ˈskæl.i.wæɡ/
Definition
A scallywag is a person, especially a child, who behaves in a mischievous or cheeky way but is generally regarded in a fondly or affectionate manner.
Examples
- That little scallywag stole my hat!
- He’s such a scallywag, always getting into trouble but never meaning any harm.
- The scallywags in the park were amusing everyone with their antics.
Meaning
The term conveys a sense of playful mischief rather than serious wrongdoing.
Synonyms
- rascal
- rogue
- scamp
- knave
- imp
