rodent

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Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈɹəʊdənt/

Noun

rodent (plural rodents)

1. A mammal of the order Rodentia, characterized by long incisors that grow continuously and are worn down by gnawing.
2. (dated, bulletin board system slang, leet, pejorative) A person lacking in maturity, social skills, technical competence or intelligence; lamer. [mid 1980s-mid 1990s]

Synonyms

• gnawer

Translations

• French: rongeur
• German: Nagetier, Nager
• Italian: roditore
• Portuguese: roedor
• Russian: грызу́н
• Spanish: roedor

Adjective

rodent (not comparable)

1. Gnawing; biting; corroding; applied to a destructive variety of cancer or ulcer.

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