weasel

UK
/ˈwiː.zəl/
US
/ˈwiː.zəl/
weaselnoun
weasels
pl
UK
/ˈwiː.zəl/
US
/ˈwiː.zəl/
Traductions
The weasel darted through the underbrush, chasing after its prey.
La belette filait dans les broussailles, à la poursuite de sa proie.
Traductions supplémentaires
fourbeFamilier; se dit d'une personne sournoise ou traîtresse.
Définitions
A small carnivorous mammal of the genus Mustela, typically having a slender body, short legs, and a long tail, known for its agility and hunting skills.
The weasel darted through the underbrush, chasing after its prey.
A deceitful or treacherous person.
He was known as a weasel in the office, always trying to take credit for others' work.
Synonymes
slippery person
deceitful person
weaselverb
weaseled
Past Simple
weaseled
Past Participle
weaseling
Gerund
UK
/ˈwiː.zəl/
US
/ˈwi.zəl/
Traductions
se déroberPour l'idée d'éviter une responsabilité ou une réponse directe.
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.
Traductions supplémentaires
manœuvrerPour obtenir quelque chose par ruse ou par tromperie.
Définitions
To achieve something by use of cunning or deceit.
He managed to weasel his way into the exclusive club by pretending to be someone he wasn't.
To evade or escape from a situation or responsibility, often by being deceitful or avoiding a direct answer.
She tried to weasel out of doing her chores by claiming she had too much homework.
weaseladjective
more weasel
Comp.
most weasel
Super.
Used attributively (e.g., "weasel words") to describe something deceitful or characteristic of a weasel.
Traductions
fourbeS'emploie surtout devant un nom; registre courant.
The spokesperson gave a weasel answer that avoided any real responsibility.
Le porte-parole a donné une réponse fourbe qui évitait toute véritable responsabilité.
Définitions
Sly, deceitful, or characteristic of a weasel; used chiefly attributively.
The spokesperson gave a weasel answer that avoided any real responsibility.