noun
blighter
BLEYE-tuh
Blighter (noun) means an informal, mildly disapproving or pitying term for a person, mainly British. Example: “The poor blighter had no idea what he was walking into.”
noun
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An informal, mildly disapproving or pitying term for a person, mainly British.
"The poor blighter had no idea what he was walking into."
"That little blighter keeps hiding my keys."
How to use blighter
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn old-fashioned British word for a person, used affectionately or with mild scorn.
When to use it
Informal and somewhat dated British usage.
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Word forms
- Plural
- blighters
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Etymology
From "blight" plus "-er."
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What does “blighter” mean?
The word “blighter” means an informal, mildly disapproving or pitying term for a person, mainly British. In plain terms, an old-fashioned British word for a person, used affectionately or with mild scorn.
How do you pronounce “blighter”?
“Blighter” is pronounced BLEYE-tuh (/ˈblaɪtɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “blighter” in a sentence?
Here is “blighter” used in a sentence: “The poor blighter had no idea what he was walking into.”
What part of speech is “blighter”?
“Blighter” is a noun.
