scally

/ ˈskælɪ /

noun

1. dialect.
   a rascal; rogue

Word History and Origins

Origin of scally¹

C20: from scallywag

Example Sentences

And, as I more than half expected, Travers Nugent did not disclose my appointment with that wretched little scally-wag.

From Project Gutenberg

Afraid I don't dance the tango, Scally, old man; but thanks for the invitation, all the same!

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I was wondering however you came to marry such a scally-wag as I know Dick Bracknell to have been.

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So we'll call you Excalibur, won't we, darling little Scally?

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You are never going to introduce Scally into Aunt Phœbe's establishment!

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