weasel


Definition: Meaning of, weasel in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈwiːz(ə)l /

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Singular Plural
weasel weasels
[countable]
  1. a small thin furry animal that kills and eats rats and birds
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Word Forms:
Prsesent Past Past Participle
weasel weaselled, weaseled weaselled, weaseled
Present Participle Third Person Singular
weaselling, weaseling
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weasel used in phrases

  • New World least weasel (noun)
    1. of Canada and northeastern United States
  • Old World least weasel (noun)
    1. of Europe
  • Pop Goes the Weasel
    1. an old British song for children. It begins: Half a pound of tuppenny rice,/Half a pound of treacle;/That's the way the money goes,/Pop goes the weasel! In the US, children also know this song, but the words are: Round and round the mulberry bush,/ the monkey chased the weasel/ The monkey said 'twas all in fun/ Pop goes the weasel!
  • long-tailed weasel (noun)
    1. the common American weasel distinguished by large size and black-tipped tail
  • longtail weasel (noun)
    1. the common American weasel distinguished by large size and black-tipped tail
  • shorttail weasel (noun)
    1. mustelid of northern hemisphere in its white winter coat
  • weasel out (verb)
    1. avoid fulfilling a commitment or obligation
  • weasel word (noun)
    1. informal a word used instead of another word when someone wants to be less direct, honest, or clear
  • weasel-worded (adjective)
    1. evasively worded in order to avoid an unqualified statement
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