rotter
12 synonyms and 0 antonyms for rotter, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A despicable or thoroughly unpleasant person (dated, chiefly British).
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
Formed from rot plus the agent suffix -er.
Full origin of rotter →Frequently asked questions
What does “rotter” mean?
The word “rotter” means a despicable or thoroughly unpleasant person (dated, chiefly British). In plain terms, an old-fashioned, mild British insult for someone behaving badly.
How do you use “rotter” in a sentence?
Here is “rotter” used in a sentence: “He's a real rotter for cheating on the exam.”
What part of speech is “rotter”?
“Rotter” is a noun.