Scallywag
noun
A scallywag is a playful or mischievous person, often a child, who behaves in a cheeky or roguish manner.
The kids were being a bunch of scallywags, running around the garden.
Usage tips
Informal
little scallywag,mischievous scallywag,that scallywag
noun
A scallywag is a playful or mischievous person, often a child, who behaves in a cheeky or roguish manner.
The kids were being a bunch of scallywags, running around the garden.
Usage tips
Informal
little scallywag,mischievous scallywag,that scallywag
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Context
Use 'scallywag' in informal situations to describe playful behavior.
'Tommy is a little scallywag always getting into trouble.'
Pro Tip 2/3Affection
Use the term affectionately to imply endearment despite mischief.
'You cheeky scallywag!'
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Reference
Understand that the term can evoke classic pirate images, linking to a playful historical context.
'The old pirate was known as a scallywag on the high seas.'
Pro Tip 1/3Context
Use 'scallywag' in informal situations to describe playful behavior.
'Tommy is a little scallywag always getting into trouble.'
Pro Tip 2/3Affection
Use the term affectionately to imply endearment despite mischief.
'You cheeky scallywag!'
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Reference
Understand that the term can evoke classic pirate images, linking to a playful historical context.
'The old pirate was known as a scallywag on the high seas.'
Pro Tip 1/3Context
Use 'scallywag' in informal situations to describe playful behavior.
'Tommy is a little scallywag always getting into trouble.'
Pro Tip 2/3Affection
Use the term affectionately to imply endearment despite mischief.
'You cheeky scallywag!'
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Reference
Understand that the term can evoke classic pirate images, linking to a playful historical context.
'The old pirate was known as a scallywag on the high seas.'
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