scally
Britishnoun
Etymology
Origin of scally
C20: from scallywag
Example Sentences
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He added: "That's how high the subculture has gone, from a few scally lads going to Europe and pinching a few training shoes, to this exhibition."
From BBC ● Nov. 5, 2022
The scally Origins: All Ralph Lauren concessions, department stores, the north, 80s.
From The Guardian ● Apr. 25, 2017
On the uninjured foot he wore a cordovan tassel loafer, which was of a piece with his white scally cap and short-sleeved button-down flowered with embroidery.
From Salon ● Sep. 30, 2012
But here, the scally experience is served up straight.
From The Guardian ● Oct. 18, 2010
Why, in the name of fortune, I should give what I possess to a crowd of scally wags who haven't made good, is more than I can fathom.
From Mufti by H. C. (Herman Cyril) McNeile
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