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scoundrel / rascal

nounmasculine/feminineinformaluncommon/ˈpuʎɐ/pu·lha

Definitions

2
1

A despicable individual, of bad character, a rogue, a rascal.

Usage examples

Don't trust him, he's a scoundrel capable of anything.
That rascal cheated me in the car sale.

Common combinations

a scoundrela real scoundrel
2

A dishonest act or statement, a trick, a swindle.

Usage examples

It was a real dirty trick, nobody believed that story.
He pulled a swindle on me and ran off with the money.

Common combinations

what a dirty trick!a real dirty trick