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
Words nearby snollygoster
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How to use snollygoster in a sentence
Old Snollygoster, after having got through with his ablutions, was lazily watching us from the rail of the ship.
Barney Blake, The Boy Privateer|Herrick JohnstoneAs 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 JohnstoneRight in the midst of the sharks sprung the heroic Snollygoster.
Barney Blake, The Boy Privateer|Herrick Johnstone