Hamster: meaning, definitions and examples

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hamster

 

[ หˆhรฆmstษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

pet animal

A hamster is a small rodent with a short tail, large cheek pouches, and a soft thick fur. Hamsters are popular as pets because of their friendly and sociable nature.

Synonyms

pet, rodent, small mammal

Examples of usage

  • My daughter loves playing with her pet hamster.
  • I bought a hamster cage for my new furry friend.
Context #2 | Noun

computer science

In computer science, a hamster is a metaphorical term used to describe a programmer who works tirelessly and endlessly, often without taking breaks or resting.

Synonyms

dedicated programmer, hard worker

Examples of usage

  • The new intern is a real hamster, always coding late into the night.
  • Don't be a hamster, remember to take breaks and relax.

Translations

Translations of the word "hamster" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น hamster

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคนเคฎเฅเคธเคŸเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Hamster

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ hamster

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั…ะพะผ'ัะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ chomik

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒใƒ ใ‚นใ‚ฟใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท hamster

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ hรกmster

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท hamster

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ–„์Šคํ„ฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‡ุงู…ุณุชุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kล™eฤek

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ลกkreฤok

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไป“้ผ 

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ hrฤek

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hamstur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั…ะพะผัะบ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ–แƒฆแƒแƒ แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hamster

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ hรกmster

Etymology

The word 'hamster' originated from the German word 'Hamster', which means hoarder. Hamsters are known for their habit of storing food in their cheek pouches. The first golden hamster was discovered in Syria in the 1930s and was brought to the United States in 1938. Since then, hamsters have become popular pets around the world.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,817, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.