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spalpeen.

A poor migratory farm worker in Ireland, often viewed as a rascal or mischievous and cunning person.

8 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/spalˈpiːn/UK
  1. A poor migratory farm worker in Ireland, often viewed as a rascal or mischievous and cunning person.

    Ireland · ethnic · slur
  2. A good-for-nothing person.

    Ireland · endearing · sometimes
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A late 18th-century term, from Irish spailpín.

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