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

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 notes

In 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.

Word forms

blighters plural

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Etymology

From "blight" plus "-er."

Synonyms

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fellow lad chap pest bloke fella cuss gent feller gadfly pesterer

Related words

man person guy son member boy dude fellow

Rhymes for blighter

fighter lighter freighter gunfighter straighter firefighter Starfighter bullfighter

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Frequently asked questions

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.

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