Words at Play : Top 10 Rare & Amusing Insults
Definition:
an unprincipled but shrewd person
About the word:
The story of its origin remains unknown, but snollygoster was first used in the nasty politics of 19th century America. One definition of the word dates to 1895, when a newspaper editor explained "a snollygoster is a fellow who wants office, regardless of party, platform or principles...."
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