mumper

/ˈmʌmpər/

Definitions

1. noun

a person, especially a child, who makes a habit of begging or cheating; a scoundrel or ne’er-do-well

“The street urchin was known as a mumper by the local shopkeepers.”

Synonyms

  • rascal
  • scoundrel

Antonyms

  • gentleman
  • good Samaritan