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scoundrel

nounmasculineinformal/bɐ̃.ˈdɐ.ʎu/low

ban·da·lho

Definition

A person of bad conduct, despicable, a scoundrel; someone who does not abide by social or ethical rules.
Don't trust that scoundrel; he's already cheated many people.
The novel's protagonist is a charming scoundrel with a hidden heart.
Common collocations
old scoundrelthat scoundrel

Etymology

Origem obscura, possivelmente relacionado com 'bandalha' (confusão, desordem).

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