chameleon

• حَيَوَان زَاحِف مِن رُتْبَة الحَرْشَفِيَّات يُشْبِه السَّحْلِيَّة، يَعِيش فِي أَفْرِيقِيَا وَمَدَغَشْقَر، وَيَشْتَهِر بِقُدْرَتِه عَلَى تَغْيِير لَوْن جِلْدِه وَبِلِسَانِه الطَّوِيل الَّذِي يُطْلِقُه بِسُرْعَة لِلْإِمْسَاك بِالفَرِيسَة. وَيُسْتَعْمَل مَجَازِيًّا لِوَصْف شَخْص يَتَقَلَّب فِي آرَائِه أَو سُلُوكِه.

A noun referring to a type of lizard native to Africa and Madagascar, known for its ability to change skin color and its long, projectile tongue; also used figuratively to describe a person who frequently changes their opinions or behavior.

1. Color-changing lizardB1formal

   A type of lizard native to Africa and Madagascar, known for its ability to change skin color and its long, projectile tongue used for catching prey.

   حرباء

   • The chameleon changed its color to blend in with the leaves.
   • We saw a chameleon catch a fly with its long tongue.
   • Chameleons are popular pets but require special care.

   المرادفاتchamaeleon

2. Changeable or adaptable personB2informal

   A person who frequently changes their opinions, behavior, or loyalties to suit the situation.

   حِرْباء

   • In politics, he is a chameleon, always adapting his views to the audience.
   • She's a social chameleon, fitting in with any group.
   • His chameleon-like nature makes it hard to know his true beliefs.

   المرادفاتopportunistrenegadetimeservertrimmerturncoatweathercock