Beetle-crusher
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Beetle-crusher is a noun meaning (dated, British, Australia, slang) A large, flat foot.
Meaning
(dated, British, Australia, slang) A large, flat foot.
More Meanings
- (dated, British, Australia, slang, derogatory) A person with large, flat feet.
Example Sentences
"Think of Arthur, his height! And those great beetle-crushers!"
[T]he Puddin' merely laughed scornfully, and called Bill a bun-headed old beetle-crusher.
When was first torn from my native; element I was not the grey, worn-out "beetle-crusher" that you see me now.
The Chinese New Year commenced in Sydney yesterday, the Mongolian Empire, and wherever the beetle-crusher of a native of the Flowery Land hops along beneath a bamboo stick and a pair of baskets.
Word Forms
- beetle-crushers
Synonyms for beetle-crusher
Depending on context, synonyms include beetle-squasher.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include beetle-squasher, beetlehead, beetleskin, beetle-sticker, beak, beetlebrain.
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