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Rodent

//ˈɹəʊdənt// adj, noun, slang

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Gnawing; biting; corroding; applied to a destructive variety of cancer or ulcer. not-comparable
Noun
  1. 1
    A mammal of the order Rodentia, characterized by long incisors that grow continuously and are worn down by gnawing.

    "Bats host many high-profile viruses that can infect humans, including severe acute respiratory syndrome and Ebola. A recent study explored the ecological variables that may contribute to bats’ propensity to harbor such zoonotic diseases by comparing them with another order of common reservoir hosts: rodents."

  2. 2
    relatively small placental mammals having a single pair of constantly growing incisor teeth specialized for gnawing wordnet
  3. 3
    A person lacking in maturity, social skills, technical competence or intelligence; lamer. Internet, Leet, dated, derogatory, slang

Etymology

Etymology 1

From Latin rōdēns, rōdēnt- (“gnawer; one who gnaws”), present participle of rōdō (“I gnaw”).

Etymology 2

From Latin rōdēns, rōdēnt- (“gnawer; one who gnaws”), present participle of rōdō (“I gnaw”).

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