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SCALLYWAG Synonyms

There are 9 synonyms of the word scallywag. (exact relations)
There are 19 hypernyms of the word scallywag. (close relations)
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scalawag
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• a white Southerner who supported Reconstruction policies after the American Civil War (usually for self-interest)

• a deceitful and unreliable scoundrel

• one who is playfully mischievous

rapscallion
nounn
noun

• a deceitful and unreliable scoundrel

• one who is playfully mischievous

rascal
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• a deceitful and unreliable scoundrel

• one who is playfully mischievous

imp
nounn
noun

• (folklore) fairies that are somewhat mischievous

• one who is playfully mischievous

knave
nounn
noun

• a deceitful and unreliable scoundrel

• one of four face cards in a deck bearing a picture of a young prince

monkey
nounn
noun

• any of various long-tailed primates (excluding the prosimians)

• one who is playfully mischievous

verb

• play around with or alter or falsify, usually secretively or dishonestly

• do random, unplanned work or activities or spend time idly

rogue
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• a deceitful and unreliable scoundrel

scamp
verb, nounv, n
noun

• one who is playfully mischievous

verb

• perform hastily and carelessly

varlet
nounn
noun

• a deceitful and unreliable scoundrel

• in medieval times a youth acting as a knight's attendant as the first stage in training for knighthood

Best Hypernyms For SCALLYWAG

Here is a list of related hypernyms for scallywag, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (17)
child fry kid minor miscreant nestling nipper rascal rogue scoundrel shaver tiddler tike troublemaker tyke villain youngster
Phrases (2)
bad personsmall fry

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