wrong 'un
Britishnoun
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a dishonest or unscrupulous person
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cricket another term for googly
Example Sentences
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“I can tell a wrong ‘un a mile away.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 24, 2022
She said the experience had "sharpened her instinct" and that as a result she could "tell a wrong 'un a mile away".
From BBC • Jul. 23, 2022
This week it has been hard to escape the distinct impression that people from all sides of various divides have come together to agree the prince was a true wrong ’un.
From The Guardian • Nov. 22, 2019
Terry wrong ’un In 2007 Sir Terry Wogan wrongly announced Cyndi as the act who had been chosen to represent the UK in the Eurovision Song Contest.
From The Guardian • Dec. 21, 2015
Beyond feeling sure that he was a "wrong 'un" Craven had no very definite opinion about him.
From December Love by Hichens, Robert Smythe
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