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俚语 snollygoster
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snollygoster

A "carpetbagger." Somebody who will go to any lengths to achieve public office, regardless of party afiliation or platform.
That snollygoster just might become our State Senator if he lies and cheats enough!

snollygoster

One, especially a politician who is guided by personal advantage rather than by consistent, respectable principles.
The senator was a snollygoster of the highest order for the acceptance of unethical campaign contributions.

snollygoster

a mythical creature that swoops down on chickens and small animals
That snollygoster swooped down and made off with our chickens!

snollygoster

A 19th century coinage, meaning a crooked and flamboyant politician. Later, in Maryland folklore, a monster half bird and half snake, that was used to frighten ex-slaves out of voting.
George W. Bush in only the latest in a long line of snollygosters who have occupied the White House.

snollygoster

A mythical being within one, which takes the food you eat, leaving you still hungry. (In use in the 1920's to 1950s in Stratford Ontaria Canada)
"Eating again! Whats the matter with you, have you got a snollygoster?"

snollygoster

a shrewd or unpretetious person
lindsay is a snollygoster

snollygoster

the sound the monopoly man makes when aroused
The monopoly man says "SNOLLYGOSTER!"
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