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Weasel: meaning, definitions and examples

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weasel

 

[ หˆwiหzษ™l ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

small animal

A weasel is a small carnivorous mammal with a long slender body and short legs, able to enter narrow holes in search of prey.

Synonyms

ferret, marten, stoat

Examples of usage

  • The weasel caught a mouse in the garden.
  • The weasel is known for its agility and speed in hunting.
Context #2 | Noun

deceptive person

Informally, a weasel can refer to a deceitful or treacherous person who cannot be trusted.

Synonyms

backstabber, deceiver, traitor

Examples of usage

  • He is such a weasel, always lying and manipulating others.
  • Beware of the weasel in the group; he will stab you in the back when you least expect it.
Context #3 | Verb

to evade or dodge

To weasel means to evade or dodge a situation or responsibility in a cunning or deceitful manner.

Synonyms

avoid, dodge, evade

Examples of usage

  • He tried to weasel out of paying for his share of the bill.
  • She always manages to weasel her way out of trouble.

Translations

Translations of the word "weasel" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น doninha

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคจเฅ‡เคตเคฒเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Wiesel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ musang

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะปะฐัะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ล‚asica

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚คใ‚ฟใƒ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท belette

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ comadreja

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท gelincik

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์กฑ์ œ๋น„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงุจู† ุนุฑุณ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ lasice

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ lasica

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ผฌ้ผ  (yรฒushว”)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ podlasica

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hreysikรถttur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐา›า›าฑะนั€ั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒชแƒฎแƒ”แƒœแƒ’แƒ•แƒ”แƒšแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dษ™lษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ comadreja

Etymology

The word 'weasel' has Old English origins, coming from the word 'weosule.' Weasels have been depicted in various cultures and mythologies, often symbolizing cunning and stealth. In some folklore, weasels are seen as both clever hunters and mischievous tricksters. The association of weasels with deceit and treachery likely led to the figurative use of the term to describe untrustworthy individuals.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,259, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.