ganef
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Meaning · English
A thief; a rascal or scoundrel.
Register: derogatory, slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Right to the end of the street he dragged her, pursued by a hooting crowd. Then he stopped, worn out. "Will you give me that sixpence, you Ganef!"
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “ganef” mean?
A thief; a rascal or scoundrel.
Is “ganef” formal or informal?
ganef is generally derogatory, slang.