noun
rotter
Rotter (noun) means a despicable or thoroughly unpleasant person (dated, chiefly British). Example: “He's a real rotter for cheating on the exam.”
noun
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A despicable or thoroughly unpleasant person (dated, chiefly British).
"He's a real rotter for cheating on the exam."
How to use rotter
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn old-fashioned, mild British insult for someone behaving badly.
When to use it
Distinctly dated and British — sounds like something from a 1930s novel; rare in modern speech.
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Word forms
- Plural
- rotters
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Etymology
Formed from rot plus the agent suffix -er.
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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.
What is the meaning of rotter?
"rotter" (noun) means a despicable or thoroughly unpleasant person (dated, chiefly British).
