noun
General Slang
Ankle-Biter
/ˈæŋkəl ˌbaɪtər/ · noun · slang
A small child or annoying little kid underfoot.
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Definitions
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An annoying younger kid who tags along where they're not wanted.
“We can't talk private with that ankle-biter listening in.”
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2
A young child, especially one small enough to be around your ankles.
“My aunt's got three ankle-biters running around the house.”
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3
Dismissively, anyone treated as small, junior, or insignificant.
“He's just an ankle-biter freshman, ignore him.”
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Ankle-Biter In A Sentence
She had to babysit the ankle-biters instead of going to the dance.
Keep that ankle-biter out of the garage while we work.
The ankle-biters wanted to ride along, but no room in the rod.
Origin & Usage
1950s American slang for a small child, vividly picturing a toddler down at adult ankle height. The phrase fit the era's wisecracking teen voice that loved a colorful put-down.
People Also Ask
What does ankle-biter mean in slang?
It means a small child or an annoying little kid who hangs around underfoot.
Where did ankle-biter come from?
It's 1950s American slang that pictures a toddler small enough to reach only an adult's ankles.
Is ankle-biter an insult?
It's usually affectionate or mildly dismissive, used by teens to brush off younger kids.
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