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scamp

/skamp/
noun
  1. A rascal, swindler, or rogue; a ne'er-do-well.

    Similar: rogue, swindler

  2. A mischievous person, especially a playful, impish youngster.

    "My nephew is a little scamp who likes to leave lighted firecrackers under the lawnchairs of his dozing elders."

Synonymsrogue, swindler

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