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General Slang
scal
SKAL · noun · slang
A scally; a rough or streetwise youth.
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A scally/scallywag — a working-class, often tracksuited youth. North West term.
“Bunch of scals hanging round the precinct.”
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scal In A Sentence
Bunch of scals hanging round the precinct.
Origin & Usage
North West slang, shortening of 'scallywag'.
People Also Ask
What does 'scal' mean?
It's short for 'scally' — a working-class, often tracksuited youth in North West England.
Where does 'scal' come from?
It's a shortening of 'scallywag', used as North West slang.
Is 'scal' the same as 'scally'?
Yes, 'scal' is simply a clipped form of 'scally'.
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