Meaning of scallywag | Babel Free
ˈskælɪwæɡDefinitions
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A disreputable fellow, a good-for-nothing, a scapegrace, a blackguard UK, dated, derogatory
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A badly behaved person, especially a child; a mischief-maker; a rascal UK, informal
Examples
“But Maore, a cheerful scallywag with a taste for the limelight, was made of more daring stuff.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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