snollygoster
[ snol-ee-gos-ter ]
/ ˈsnɒl iˌgɒs tər /
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noun Slang.
a clever, unscrupulous person.
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Origin of snollygoster
First recorded in 1855–60; origin uncertain
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Examples from the Web for snollygoster
As it was, he was more scared than hurt, and Snollygoster added another plume to his cap.
Barney Blake, The Boy Privateer|Herrick JohnstoneHe next threw himself into the sea, out of the ports of the gun-room, but was rescued by Snollygoster.
Barney Blake, The Boy Privateer|Herrick Johnstone