weasel

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A noun referring to a small, slender carnivorous mammal known for its agility and cunning, or a person regarded as sneaky or untrustworthy.

1. Small mammalA2formal

   A small, slender, carnivorous mammal with a long body, short legs, and a pointed snout, known for its agility and ability to hunt small prey.

   ابن عرس

   • A weasel darted across the path and disappeared into the undergrowth.
   • Farmers sometimes keep dogs to protect their chickens from weasels.
   • The weasel's long, flexible body allows it to follow prey into narrow burrows.

2. Deceitful personB2informal

   A person who is regarded as untrustworthy, sneaky, or sly, often using underhanded methods to achieve their goals.

   شخص مخادع

   • I wouldn't trust him in a negotiation; he's a real weasel.
   • The politician was called a weasel for his evasive answers during the debate.
   • She realized too late that her business partner was a weasel who had been stealing from the company.

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