Scallywag

usgb/ˈskæliˌwæɡ/
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.
Visual representation of "scallywag" - A scallywag is a playful or mischievous person, often a child, who behaves in a cheeky or roguish manner.

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Informal

little scallywag,mischievous scallywag,that scallywag

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Context

Use 'scallywag' in informal situations to describe playful behavior.

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'Tommy is a little scallywag always getting into trouble.'
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Affection

Use the term affectionately to imply endearment despite mischief.

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'You cheeky scallywag!'
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Cultural Reference

Understand that the term can evoke classic pirate images, linking to a playful historical context.

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'The old pirate was known as a scallywag on the high seas.'
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