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snollygoster

[ snol-ee-gos-ter ]

/ ˈsnɒl iˌgɒs tər /

noun Slang.

a clever, unscrupulous person.

Origin of snollygoster

First recorded in 1855–60; origin uncertain

Words nearby snollygoster

snod, snodgrass, snoek, snoep, snog, snollygoster, snood, snook, snooker, snoop, snooper

Example sentences from the Web for snollygoster

As it was, he was more scared than hurt, and Snollygoster added another plume to his cap.

Barney Blake, The Boy Privateer |Herrick Johnstone
He next threw himself into the sea, out of the ports of the gun-room, but was rescued by Snollygoster.

Barney Blake, The Boy Privateer |Herrick Johnstone