maggot

noun
UK: /ˈmæɡət/
US: /ˈmæɡət/

  1. A small, white, worm-like larva of a fly, often found in decaying matter.

    1. There is a maggot in the apple.
    2. The dead animal was covered in maggots, which was quite a disgusting sight.

  2. Informal term for a whimsical or eccentric person.

    1. He's a bit of a maggot, always joking.
    2. That old maggot always has some kind of trick or prank up his sleeve.

Synonyms

larva grub worm
maggot intransitive-verb

  1. To be infested with maggots.

    1. The cheese began to maggot.
    2. If the meat is left out, it will maggot quickly, becoming inedible.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "maggot" in English means: A small, white, worm-like larva of a fly, often found in decaying matter., Informal term for a whimsical or eccentric person..

The phonetic transcription of "maggot" is /ˈmæɡət/ in British English and /ˈmæɡət/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "maggot": larva, grub, worm.

Example usage of "maggot": "There is a maggot in the apple.". More examples on the page.