Scalawag

Pronunciation: /ˈskæləˌwæɡ/

Definitions of scalawag

noun a rascal or scamp; a mischievous or dishonest person

Example Sentences

A1 The scalawag stole my lunch money.

A2 The mischievous scalawag played a prank on his friends.

B1 The town was known for its scalawags who caused trouble in the community.

B2 The cunning scalawag managed to outsmart the authorities and escape capture.

C1 The notorious scalawag was finally brought to justice after years of criminal activity.

C2 Despite his reputation as a scalawag, he was able to charm his way out of any situation.

Examples of scalawag in a Sentence

formal The politician was accused of being a scalawag by his opponents.

informal That guy is such a scalawag, always causing trouble.

slang Don't trust that scalawag, he's up to no good.

figurative The scalawag of the office always manages to sneak out early on Fridays.

Grammatical Forms of scalawag

• past tense: scalawagged
• plural: scalawags
• comparative: more scalawag
• superlative: most scalawag
• present tense: scalawags
• future tense: will scalawag
• perfect tense: have scalawagged
• continuous tense: is scalawagging
• singular: scalawag
• positive degree: scalawag
• infinitive: to scalawag
• gerund: scalawagging
• participle: scalawagged

Origin and Evolution of scalawag

First Known Use: 1868 year

Language of Origin: American English

Story behind the word: The word 'scalawag' is believed to have originated in the United States during the Reconstruction Era following the Civil War.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a white Southerner who supported the Reconstruction government or was seen as a traitor to the South, the term 'scalawag' later evolved to refer to a rascal or scoundrel in a broader sense.