Scally (slang)

Scally is a derogatory term used in the Northwest of England especially around Liverpool.[1] It roughly synonymous with Chav or Ned.[2][3] The term is associated with youth with a particular style of dress. The term denotes "a roguish, boisterous, disruptive or irresponsible male", and is derived from "Scallywag", meaning "a disreputable person"[4]

References

  1. ↑ "scally - definition of scally in English | Oxford Dictionaries". En.oxforddictionaries.com. 2014-04-20. Retrieved 2016-11-27.
  2. ↑ "Scally: Confessions of a Category C Football Hooligan: Amazon.co.uk: Andy Nicholls: 9781903854259: Books". Amazon.co.uk. Retrieved 2016-11-27.
  3. ↑ 15:30, 18 JUL 2006Updated22:19, 8 MAY 2013. "Scally-cams!". Liverpool Echo. Retrieved 2016-11-27.
  4. ↑ "Scally" at Oxford English Dictionary


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