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- [skal-uh-wag]
- /ˈskæl əˌwæg/
- /ˈskæl.ɪ.wæɡ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [skal-uh-wag]
- /ˈskæl əˌwæg/
Definitions of scalawag word
- noun scalawag a scamp; rascal. 1
- noun scalawag U.S. History. a native white Southerner who collaborated with the occupying forces during Reconstruction, often for personal gain. 1
- noun scalawag mischievous person 1
- noun scalawag a scamp; rascal 0
- noun scalawag a Southern white who supported the Republicans during the Reconstruction 0
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Origin of scalawag
First appearance:
before 1840 One of the 33% newest English words
An Americanism dating back to 1840-50; origin uncertain
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Parts of speech for Scalawag
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
scalawag popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
scalawag usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for scalawag
noun scalawag
- bezonian — a knave or rascal
- cullion — a despicable person
- good-for-nothing — worthless; of no use.
- lowlife — a despicable person, especially a degenerate or immoral person.
- miscreant — depraved, villainous, or base.
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