28 Colorful Forgotten Insults We Should Bring Back

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Pettifogger
> Meaning: A lawyer whose methods are underhanded or disreputable

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Saltimbanco
> Meaning: A charlatan or fake (literally “counter-jumper” – also the Italian word for acrobat)

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Saucebox
> Meaning: A saucy, impudent, bold person

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Scallywag
> Meaning: A lying, no-good rascal

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Scobberlotcher
> Meaning: An idle person, someone who never works hard

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