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scallywag

The word “scallywag” has 3 syllables: scal-ly-wag

It's pronounced as /ˈskæliwæɡ/

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In the thesaurus, “scallywag” has 87 synonyms and 4 antonyms.

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Synonyms for scallywag

Antonyms for scallywag

Meanings of scallywag

  • noun
    1. A disreputable fellow, a good-for-nothing, a scapegrace, a blackguard.
    2. A badly behaved person, especially a child; a mischief-maker; a rascal.

Example Sentences

  • That little scallywag managed to sneak away with all the cookies.
  • The pirate captain called his crew of misfit sailors a bunch of scallywags.
  • She was always up to something mischievous, a true scallywag at heart.
  • Don’t be such a scallywag, help your sister clean up the mess!
  • The scallywag smirked as he outsmarted the others during the game.

On this page you'll find 91 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to scallywag, such as: angel, assassin, baddie, baddy, bandit, bastard, beast.

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