Newt
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈnjuːt/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Newt is a noun meaning A small lizard-like amphibian in the subfamily Pleurodelinae that lives in the water as an adult.
Meaning
A small lizard-like amphibian in the subfamily Pleurodelinae that lives in the water as an adult.
More Meanings
- (transitive) To turn (someone) into a newt, especially by magic.
- (by extension, informal, transitive) To (usually temporarily) expel a user from a MUD or similar system
Example Sentences
If you moved first and newted someone , you were a murderer.
If, after a period of newting, the person still refuses to adhere to proper conduct and[…]
So instead Sredna [presumably an abbreviation of "Nosredna", one of the LambdaMOO wizards] newted Finn. She newted him, and though she did not specify the length of time for which he was to remain newted, it seemed clear enough that forever would be just fine with the wizards.
Word Forms
- newts
- newting
- newted
Synonyms for newt
Depending on context, synonyms include ask, askard, eft, salamander, triton.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include triton, salamander, eft, evet, log, marble.
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