Scally

Pronunciation: /skæli/

Definitions of scally

noun a derogatory slang term used in British English to describe a young person, typically male, who engages in anti-social behavior

Example Sentences

A1 My little brother is a scally sometimes, always getting into mischief.

A2 The scally kids in the neighborhood play football in the park every evening.

B1 The scally group of teenagers were causing trouble in the shopping center.

B2 She was surprised to see her usually quiet friend acting like a scally at the party.

C1 The politician was accused of being a scally by his opponents during the debate.

C2 The artist's controversial exhibit was seen as a scally move by some critics.

Examples of scally in a Sentence

formal The young man was known in the community as a scally due to his frequent run-ins with the law.

informal I saw a group of scallies hanging out at the park yesterday.

slang Those scallies are always causing trouble in the neighborhood.

figurative His messy hair and torn clothes gave him the appearance of a scally.

Grammatical Forms of scally

• past tense: scallied
• plural: scallies
• comparative: more scally
• superlative: most scally
• present tense: scally
• future tense: will scally
• perfect tense: have scallied
• continuous tense: is scallying
• singular: scally
• positive degree: scally
• infinitive: to scally
• gerund: scallying
• participle: scallyed

Origin and Evolution of scally

First Known Use: 1960 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'scally' is believed to have originated in Liverpool, England, as a slang term used to describe a young person, often from a working-class background, who is seen as rebellious or mischievous.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'scally' has evolved to encompass a broader range of characteristics, including a sense of fashion, behavior, and attitude associated with a certain subculture. It can also carry negative connotations, implying delinquent or criminal behavior.