ENGLISH DICTIONARY

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

  1. 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

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include molecast, moleheap, mole-bank, mound, moundlet, motte.

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