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Meaning of "scallywag" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD SCALLYWAG

(Originally undersized animal) of uncertain origin.
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PRONUNCIATION OF SCALLYWAG

scallywag  [ˈskælɪˌwæɡ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SCALLYWAG

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Scallywag is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES SCALLYWAG MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Scalawag

In United States history, scalawags were southern whites who supported Reconstruction and the Republican Party after the American Civil War. Like similar terms such as "carpetbagger" the word has a long history of use as a slur against Southerners considered by other conservative or pro-federation Southerners to betray the region's values by supporting policies considered "Northern" such as desegregation and racial integration. The term is commonly used in historical studies as a neutral descriptor of Southern White Republicans, though some historians have discarded the term due to its history of pejorative connotations.

Definition of scallywag in the English dictionary

The definition of scallywag in the dictionary is a scamp; rascal. Other definition of scallywag is a White Southerner who supported the Republican Party and its policy of Black emancipation. Scallywags were viewed as traitors by their fellow Southerners.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH SCALLYWAG


chinwag
ˈtʃɪnˌwæɡ
quag
kwæɡ
scalawag
ˈskæləˌwæɡ
scallawag
ˈskæləˌwæɡ
swag
swæɡ
wag
wæɡ
wigwag
ˈwɪɡˌwæɡ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE SCALLYWAG

scall
scallawag
scalled
scallies
scallion
scallop
scallop shell
scalloped
scalloper
scalloping
scallopini
scally
scalogram
scaloppine
scaloppini
scalp
scalp lock
scalpel
scalpellic
scalpelliform

WORDS THAT END LIKE SCALLYWAG

ag
airbag
bag
bean bag
carry-on bag
dag
drag
flag
gag
go on the swag
handbag
hashtag
hump one´s swag
jag
lag
mag
rag
tag
the Red Flag
vag

Synonyms and antonyms of scallywag in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «scallywag» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF SCALLYWAG

Find out the translation of scallywag to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of scallywag from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «scallywag» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

饭桶
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

scallywag
570 millions of speakers

English

scallywag
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

बदमाश
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

scallywag
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

прохвост
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

scallywag
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

অকর্মণ্য ব্যক্তি
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

scallywag
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Scallywag
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

scallywag
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

scallywag
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

scallywag
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Scallywag
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

người vô dụng
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

scallywag
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

कर्कश आवाज
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

scallywag
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

scallywag
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

scallywag
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

пройдисвіт
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

scallywag
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

παλιοτόμαρο
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

rakker
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

scalawag
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

scallywag
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of scallywag

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SCALLYWAG»

The term «scallywag» is quite widely used and occupies the 49.530 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «SCALLYWAG» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «scallywag» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «scallywag» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about scallywag

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SCALLYWAG»

Discover the use of scallywag in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to scallywag and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Sir Scallywag and the Golden Underpants
When King Colin's golden pants go missing, he calls for Sir Scallywag, the bravest knight in the land.
Giles Andreae, 2014
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The Scallywag
CHAPTER I. IN WINTER QUARTERS. " FOR my part," said Armitage, " I call him a scallywag." " What's a scallywag ? " Nea Blair asked, looking up at him from her seat with inquiring wonder. Armitage paused a moment, and perused his boots.
Grant Allen, 1893
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Scallywag
Scallywag, a seductive story of unlikely romance, between sultry bartender, Dana, and the rugged lumber jack, Mitch.
L. M. Rhodes, 2011
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The Great Book of Bulldogs, Bull Terrier and Molosser: Part ...
In an ad we came about Ch. Scallywag, staying in Belgium that time, we contacted the then owner and finally bred China. In retrospect that had been one of the best litters. This breeding produced among others Zw Little China, sold as a pup to ...
Marlene Zwettler, 2013
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Scallywag: Confessions of a Multi-Mom
Parenthood is one of life's greatest challenges, but also brings deep joys. This collection is an honest account of the journey of a mom who juggles work, family and community. All proceeds go to Owl Childcare Services of Ontario.
Jacoba Combrinck, 2012
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Scallywag
Four owners of four overweight cats are baffled when their pudgy pets mysteriously disappear.
Jeannette Rowe, 1991
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Sir Scallywag and the Deadly Dragon Poo
Sir Scallywag and trusty steed Doofus come to the rescue in this epic tale of bravery, chivalry... and deadly dragon poo.
Giles Andreae, 2014
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Magical Mischief
Chapter. Sixteen. From. Bad. to. Worse. Scallywag. would not stop growling. She did not have to be told that the man who had come into the shop was not a nice fellow at all. She objected to the thumps his boots made on the floor and the ...
Anna Dale, 2011
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Fields of Grace ~ Devotional Thoughts
Following the American Civil War “scallywag” was a term of contempt applied to Southern whites who cooperated with, and profited from, the harsh measures of Reconstruction. Later on in the late 19th and early 20th century labor struggles, ...
George Gaffga, 2013
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The Complete Idiot's Guide to Weird Word Origins
"scallywag" at someone in mid-nineteenth century America. For, indeed, the word scallywag (actually scalawag back then) probably was first used to describe scrawny or undersized cattle. I'm hedging my etymological bets a bit here because ...
Paul McFedries, 2008

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SCALLYWAG»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term scallywag is used in the context of the following news items.
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Scallywag Cask Strength A High ABV Speyside Whisky Drinker
Scallywag Cask Strength Independent Scottish whisky bottler Douglas Laing, having released a few months back its Rock Oyster Scotch expression to explore ... «The Whiskey Wash, Jun 15»
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Limited Edition Cask Strength Scallywag from Douglas Laing
Douglas Laing's original Scallywag launched in November 2013 with resounding success. Not content with letting sleeping dogs lie, the ever-innovative Whisky ... «Whisky Magazine, Jun 15»
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Cask strength Scallywag released
Independent Scotch whisky specialist, Douglas Laing & Co has released a cask strength limited edition bottling of Scallywag at 53.6%ABV. The original ... «The Drinks Report, Jun 15»
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Product Launch - Douglas Laing's Scallywag Scotch whisky
Douglas Laing's original Scallywag launched in November 2013 and this is its limited edition, cask strength sibling. It is a blend of Speyside Malts including ... «just-drinks.com, Jun 15»
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Alex Jones Calls Boston Globe Reporter 'Scallywag' After Ducking …
Boston Globe reporter Matt Viser tried to interview the otherwise reclusive radio host for a story on the divided national response to the Jade Helm 15 military ... «Mediaite, May 15»
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Scallywag school pyjama day
The children and staff in Scallywags Playschool, Ballygunner were among the 65,000 children from preschools and crèches taking part in Early Childhood ... «Waterford Today, Mar 15»
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Preview: Sir Scallywag and the Golden Underpants
SIR Scallywag and the Golden Underpants head to the Assembly Rooms on Saturday, as the Scottish Chamber Orchestra present their annual family concert, ... «Edinburgh Evening News, Feb 15»
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Sir Scallywag and the Golden Underpants brings classical music to …
Or more specifically, a golden pair – as worn in Giles Andreae's popular picture book Sir Scallywag and the Golden Underpants. Inspired by Andreae's tale of a ... «The List, Feb 15»
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Muddy wet photos and results from 2014 Smith's Cove Scallywag 8k …
The sandbar was wider, wetter and muddier for the 2014 Scallywag 8k fun run and walk around Bear Island but that didn't stop 71 runners and walkers from ... «Digby Courier, Aug 14»
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Father Ted meets Mrs Brown in Mill at Sonning's Last Confessions of …
Last Confessions of a Scallywag is an Irish romp packed with ribald humour, larger-than-life characters and the expected earnest but dim priest. It is Dwina ... «Reading Post, Aug 14»

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