weasel

noun
UK: /ˈwiːzl/
US: /ˈwiːzl/

  1. A small, wild animal with a long, thin body and short legs that eats small birds and animals.

    1. A weasel ran across the road.
    2. The farmer saw a weasel near his chicken coop, hunting for an easy meal.

  2. A sneaky or untrustworthy person.

    1. He's a weasel, don't trust him.
    2. I wouldn't believe anything he says, he's a total weasel.

Synonyms

sneak
weasel verb

  1. To avoid giving a clear or direct answer or opinion; to be evasive.

    1. He weaseled out of the deal.
    2. The politician weaseled when asked about his tax returns.
weasel adjective

  1. Evasive or vague in a way that avoids commitment or directness.

    1. That was a weasel answer.
    2. The company gave a weasel response to the environmental concerns.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "weasel" in English means: A small, wild animal with a long, thin body and short legs that eats small birds and animals., A sneaky or untrustworthy person..

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

Synonyms for "weasel": sneak.

Example usage of "weasel": "A weasel ran across the road.". More examples on the page.