Molehill
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈməʊlhɪl/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Molehill is a noun meaning A small mound of earth created by a mole's burrowing underneath the surface of the ground.
Meaning
A small mound of earth created by a mole's burrowing underneath the surface of the ground.
More Meanings
- To exaggerate a problem and perceive it as larger or worse than it actually is.
Example Sentences
As Brazil faced the mountainous task of completing an Olympic venue before the opening ceremony, Chinese netizens got busy molehilling a remark by a Rio construction manager about their China supplier.
Word Forms
- molehills
- molehilling
- molehilled
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include molecast, moleheap, mole-bank, mound, moundlet, motte.
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