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cockroach

UK
/ˈkɒk.rəʊtʃ/
US
/ˈkɑːk.roʊtʃ/

Translations

cockroachnoun
cockroaches
pl
UK
/ˈkɒk.rəʊtʃ/
US
/ˈkɑːk.roʊtʃ/
cafardSens courant, pour l’insecte.
The kitchen was infested with cockroaches, making it difficult to prepare meals.
La cuisine était infestée de cafards, ce qui rendait difficile la préparation des repas.
Additional translations
blatteTerme plus neutre ou plus zoologique pour l’insecte.
vermineSens péjoratif pour une personne méprisable ou répugnante.
Synonyms
roach
blattodea
insect
pest
cockroachadjective
UK
/ˈkɒk.rəʊtʃ/
US
/ˈkɑːk.roʊtʃ/
Used attributively before another noun (e.g., "cockroach traps").

Definitions

cockroachnoun
A small, brown or black insect that is often found in dirty houses and is known for being difficult to eliminate.
The kitchen was infested with cockroaches, making it difficult to prepare meals.
A person regarded as despicable or repugnant.
He was considered a cockroach by his peers due to his deceitful behavior.
cockroachadjective
Relating to, intended for, or characteristic of cockroaches.
The store sells a variety of cockroach baits and sprays.
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