snollygoster

[ snol-ee-gos-ter ]

noun

, Slang.

1. a clever, unscrupulous person.

Word History and Origins

Origin of snollygoster¹

First recorded in 1845–50; origin uncertain

Example Sentences

Old Snollygoster, after having got through with his ablutions, was lazily watching us from the rail of the ship.

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

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He next threw himself into the sea, out of the ports of the gun-room, but was rescued by Snollygoster.

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Right in the midst of the sharks sprung the heroic Snollygoster.

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