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weasel
UK
/ˈwiː.zəl/
US
/ˈwiː.zəl/
Translations
weasels
pl
UK
/ˈwiː.zəl/
US
/ˈwiː.zəl/
The weasel darted through the underbrush, chasing after its prey.
La belette filait dans les broussailles, à la poursuite de sa proie.
Additional translations
weaseled
Past Simple
weaseled
Past Participle
weaseling
Gerund
UK
/ˈwiː.zəl/
US
/ˈwi.zəl/
She tried to weasel out of doing her chores by claiming she had too much homework.
Elle a essayé de se dérober à ses corvées en prétendant avoir trop de devoirs.
Additional translations
more weasel
Comp.
most weasel
Super.
Used attributively (e.g., "weasel words") to describe something deceitful or characteristic of a weasel.
The spokesperson gave a weasel answer that avoided any real responsibility.
Le porte-parole a donné une réponse fourbe qui évitait toute véritable responsabilité.
Definitions
The weasel darted through the underbrush, chasing after its prey.
He was known as a weasel in the office, always trying to take credit for others' work.
He managed to weasel his way into the exclusive club by pretending to be someone he wasn't.
She tried to weasel out of doing her chores by claiming she had too much homework.
The spokesperson gave a weasel answer that avoided any real responsibility.