noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   One who, or that which, queries.
2. 2
   someone who asks a question wordnet
3. 3
   A chimney sweep who goes door to door looking for work. UK, obsolete

Synonyms

All synonyms

askerbusybodydetectiveeavesdropperenquirerexaminer

Antonyms

All antonyms

askee

Etymology

From query + -er.

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