scally

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/ˈskæli/

noun

A rascal or miscreant, a scallywag.

OriginIrish Mac Scalaidhe →
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Meanings

scally1

nounscally (plural scallies)

plural scallies

  1. derogatoryA rascal or miscreant, a scallywag.
  2. Northern EnglandderogatoryespeciallyA jobless yob who has little or no education, often associated with antisocial behaviour and crime.
  3. A flat cap or driving cap.

Scally2

proper nounScally (plural Scallys)

plural Scallys · alternative Skelly

  1. A surname from Irish.

Synonyms & antonyms

Also see
nedscunnersenga

Origin

scally · noun

Abbreviation of scallywag.

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Scally · proper noun

  1. IrishMac Scalaidhe
  2. EnglishScally

Reduced Anglicized form of Irish Mac Scalaidhe, a patronymic surname from scolaidhe (“scholar”).

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Rhymes & wordplay

Rhymes with scally

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Anagrams

Scylla
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APA

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MLA

“scally.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/scally. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “scally,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/scally.

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