Scamp
Scamp noun - A mean, evil, or unprincipled person.
Usage example: an insincere and ruthlessly ambitious scamp who was willing to do anything to win the reality show's grand prize
Scalawag is a synonym for scamp in rascal topic. In some cases you can use "Scalawag" instead a noun "Scamp", when it comes to topics like scoundrel, knave. popular alternative
Scalawag
Scalawag noun - A mean, evil, or unprincipled person.
Usage example: a scalawag who had taken to begging on street corners while posing as a blind person
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