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Polecat: meaning, definitions and examples

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polecat

 

[ หˆpษ™สŠlkรฆt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

wildlife

A polecat is a small, carnivorous mammal native to Europe and Asia, known for its dark fur and strong smell. Polecats are part of the same family as weasels and ferrets.

Synonyms

ferret, skunk, weasel

Examples of usage

  • Polecats are excellent hunters, preying on small mammals and birds.
  • The polecat's distinctive odor helps to deter predators.
  • The polecat's fur provides excellent camouflage in its natural habitat.
Context #2 | Noun

slang

In slang terms, a polecat can refer to a person who is untrustworthy or deceitful.

Synonyms

rascal, rogue, scoundrel

Examples of usage

  • Watch out for him, he's a real polecat.
  • Don't believe a word that polecat says.

Translations

Translations of the word "polecat" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น gambรก

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคซเฅเคฐเฅเคฐเคคเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Frettchen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ musang

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะพัะฝะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ tchรณrz

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒžใƒณใ‚ฐใƒผใ‚น

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท putois

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ mofeta

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sokak kedisi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์Šค์ปนํฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณู†ุฌุงุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tchรณr

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ tchor

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ผฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ tvor

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ skunkur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถั‹ะปะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒ แƒ›แƒฃแƒœแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qara tรผlkรผ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ mofeta

Etymology

The word 'polecat' originated from the Old French 'poule chat', which means 'foul cat'. This term was used to describe the strong smell of the animal. Polecats have been a part of European folklore for centuries, often associated with mysterious and cunning qualities.

See also: polecats.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,102, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.