rotter

rot·ter

R r

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [rot-er]
- /ˈrɒt ər/
- /ˈrɒt.ər/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [rot-er]
- /ˈrɒt ər/

Definitions of rotter word

noun rotter a thoroughly bad, worthless, or objectionable person. 1
noun rotter despicable person 1
countable noun rotter If you call someone a rotter, you are criticizing them because you think that they have behaved in a very unkind or mean way. 0
noun rotter a worthless, unpleasant, or despicable person 0
noun rotter a despicable fellow; cad, bounder, etc. 0

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Origin of rotter

First appearance:

before 1890

One of the 20% newest English words

First recorded in 1890-95; rot + -er1

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Parts of speech for Rotter

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Rotter

rotter popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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Synonyms for rotter

noun rotter

cad — CAD refers to the use of computer software in the design of things such as cars, buildings, and machines. CAD is an abbreviation for 'computer aided design'.
creep — When people or animals creep somewhere, they move quietly and slowly.
heel — a contemptibly dishonorable or irresponsible person: We all feel like heels for ducking out on you like this.
worm — Write-Once Read-Many

All 4 Synonyms of rotter