Snollygoster

Pronunciation: /ˈsnɑliˌɡɔstər/

Definitions of snollygoster

noun a shrewd, unprincipled person, especially a politician

Example Sentences

A1 I heard that a snollygoster is a person who uses clever but dishonest methods to achieve their goals.

A2 The snollygoster was able to manipulate the situation to his advantage.

B1 The politician was accused of being a snollygoster for making promises he never intended to keep.

B2 The CEO was known for his snollygoster tactics in business negotiations.

C1 The snollygoster was able to outmaneuver his opponents with his cunning strategies.

C2 The snollygoster's reputation preceded him as a master manipulator in the world of politics.

Examples of snollygoster in a Sentence

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

informal I can't trust that snollygoster, he's always up to something sneaky.

slang That snollygoster is just looking out for his own interests, not the people's.

figurative The corporate executive was a snollygoster, always manipulating situations to his advantage.

Grammatical Forms of snollygoster

• past tense: snollygostered
• plural: snollygosters
• comparative: more snollygoster
• superlative: most snollygoster
• present tense: snollygosters
• future tense: will snollygoster
• perfect tense: have snollygostered
• continuous tense: is snollygostering
• singular: snollygoster
• positive degree: snollygoster
• infinitive: to snollygoster
• gerund: snollygostering
• participle: snollygostered

Origin and Evolution of snollygoster

First Known Use: 1845 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'snollygoster' is believed to have originated in the United States in the mid-19th century.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a shrewd, unprincipled person, 'snollygoster' has evolved to also refer to a politician who is guided by personal gain rather than principles.