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scally.

A rascal or miscreant, a scallywag.

6 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈskæli/
  1. A rascal or miscreant, a scallywag.

    derogatory
  2. A jobless yob who has little or no education, often associated with antisocial behaviour and crime.

    Northern-England · derogatory · especially
  3. A flat cap or driving cap.

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Abbreviation of scallywag.

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Last enriched 2026-09-10. Definitions are in English. Romanizations are shown when supplied by the source; syllable estimates are omitted for unsupported scripts.