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hamster

UK
/ˈhæm.stə/
US
/ˈhæm.stɚ/

Translations

hamsternoun
hamsters
pl
UK
/ˈhæm.stə/
US
/ˈhæm.stɚ/
The hamster ran on its wheel all night.
Хомяк всю ночь бегал в своем колесе.
Synonyms
small rodent
pet rodent
pocket pet
cricetine
cricetid
rodent
hamsterverb
hamstered
Past Simple
hamstered
Past Participle
hamstering
Gerund
UK
/ˈhæm.stə/
US
/ˈhæm.stɚ/
Informal verb meaning to hoard supplies in a manner reminiscent of a hamster.
Synonyms
squirrel away
tuck away
pile up
accumulate
amass
save
stow away
cache
store
stockpile
stash
hoard
hamsteradjective
Attributive use describing something related to or suitable for a hamster.

Definitions

hamsternoun
A small rodent often kept as a pet, known for its cheek pouches and burrowing habits.
She bought a hamster for her son's birthday, and he named it Nibbles.
hamsterverb
To hoard or store (food, supplies, money, etc.) in small amounts for future use, especially secretly or obsessively.
During the shortage, she began to hamster canned goods in her pantry.
hamsteradjective
Relating to hamsters or intended for use by a hamster.
He bought a new hamster cage yesterday.
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