The two scalawags were causing trouble in the neighborhood.
rogue
Frequency:
60
%
He was known as a scalawag and a rogue in the town.
scoundrel
Frequency:
50
%
The scalawag was labeled as a scoundrel by the townspeople.
miscreant
Frequency:
40
%
The group of scalawags were seen as miscreants by the authorities.
Idiomatic Expressions for scalawag
Phrase: political scalawag
Meaning: a person who behaves dishonestly or unethically in politics
Usage: The political scalawag was caught accepting bribes.