hamster

UK
/ˈhæm.stə/
US
/ˈhæm.stɚ/
hamsternoun
hamsters
pl
UK
/ˈhæm.stə/
US
/ˈhæm.stɚ/
Traductions
She bought a hamster for her son's birthday, and he named it Nibbles.
Elle a acheté un hamster pour l'anniversaire de son fils, et il l'a appelé Nibbles.
Définitions
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.
Synonymes
small rodent
pet rodent
pocket pet
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.
Traductions
thésauriserSurtout pour l'argent ou des biens; implique une accumulation secrète ou compulsive.
During the shortage, she began to hamster canned goods in her pantry.
Pendant la pénurie, elle a commencé à thésauriser des conserves dans son garde-manger.
Traductions supplémentaires
accumulerSens plus général, moins marqué par l’idée de dissimulation.
Définitions
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.
Synonymes
squirrel away
stow away
pile up
tuck away
hamsteradjective
Attributive use describing something related to or suitable for a hamster.
Traductions
hamsterEmploi adjectival pour désigner ce qui est lié au hamster ou destiné à son usage.
He bought a new hamster cage yesterday.
Il a acheté une nouvelle cage hamster hier.
Définitions
Relating to hamsters or intended for use by a hamster.
He bought a new hamster cage yesterday.