rotter

/'rɔtə/

Thân thiện

The rotter sneaks away from the group after intentionally knocking over a child's tall tower of wooden toy blocks.

Definition

Noun: A person who is considered to be very unpleasant, dishonest, or morally reprehensible; a despicable or contemptible individual. The term is often used to express strong disapproval or disgust towards someone's character or actions.

Usage

The word "rotter" is a slang term, primarily used in British English. It is a strong, informal insult. It describes someone whose behavior is seen as deeply objectionable, such as being untrustworthy, mean, or cowardly. It is typically used in a condemnatory way.

Examples

• "He stole money from his own grandmother; what an absolute rotter!"
• "Only a rotter would break a promise like that."
• "Don't be such a rotter—give her back her book."

Advanced Usage

• The term can be used in a slightly dated or theatrical way for emphasis, sometimes to sound deliberately British or old-fashioned.
  • "You cad! You rotter!" he shouted in a fit of old-fashioned rage.

Variants and Related Words

• Rot (verb/noun): While "rot" means to decay, it is the root of "rotter," implying a person is morally decaying or corrupt.
• Rotten (adjective): Meaning bad, unpleasant, or corrupt. Calling someone a "rotter" implies they are a "rotten" person.

Synonyms

• Cad
• Scoundrel
• Git (British slang)
• Bum (informal)
• Rat (informal)
• Bounder (dated British slang)
• Creep (informal)

Antonyms

• Gentleman
• Saint
• Upstanding citizen

Related Idioms

• There are no common idioms using the exact word "rotter." Its meaning is contained within the single word as a strong character insult.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a person who is deemed to be despicable or contemptible
   • only a rotter would do that
   • kill the rat
   • throw the bum out
   • you cowardly little pukes!
   • the British call a contemptible person a `git'