Rotter
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Rotter is a noun meaning (UK, Australia, slang) A despicable, worthless person; a scoundrel.
Meaning
(UK, Australia, slang) A despicable, worthless person; a scoundrel.
Example Sentences
Some Johnny with brains produces a hypothesis. Everybody calls him a rotter at first. But he remains calm in the face of opprobrium.
Calvin could be anywhere in this zoo. I hope he at least has the sense to stay put, wherever he is. Where would the little rotter go if he was lost and separated from his stuffed toy?
Word Forms
- rotters
Synonyms for rotter
Depending on context, synonyms include rat, crumb, so-and-so, lowlife, stinker, puke.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include lowlife, so-and-so, puke, stinker, crumb, skunk.
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