scallywag

/ˈskæliˌwæɡ/
noun
  1. A mischievous or dishonest person, often in a playful or mild way; a rascal.
    • The old pirate was known as a scallywag who cheated at cards.
    • That little scallywag hid my keys as a joke.
    • My dog is a scallywag who steals socks from the laundry basket.
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