Scalawag (noun)

1. A disreputable or dishonest person, often used to describe a white Southerner who supported the reconstruction of the South during and after the Civil War and took part in corrupt activities.
2. A white southerner who supported the reconstruction of the South during and after the Civil War, often associated with dishonest and corrupt activities.

Origin:

Originated in 19th century united states, its origin is uncertain but it may have derived from the scottish word "scallawag" which means a scruffy or disreputable person.

Examples:

1. He was considered a scalawag for his support of the reconstruction of the South.
2. The governor was accused of being a scalawag and taking bribes from Northern businessmen.
3. The scalawags were a group of white Southerners who supported the reconstruction of the South during and after the Civil War.
4. Many scalawags were former Confederate soldiers who turned to corruption to gain power and wealth.
5. The term "scalawag" was used as a derogatory term for white Southerners who supported the reconstruction of the South during and after the Civil War.