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perisher

/ˈper.ɪʃ.ər/

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noun

/ˈper.ɪʃ.ər/C2formalbritish
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее презренного или неприятного человека, часто используемое как мягкое оскорбление.

A noun referring to a contemptible or unpleasant person, often used as a mild term of abuse.

  1. Annoying or contemptible personC1informalbritish

    A person who is considered unpleasant, annoying, or morally objectionable; a bounder.

    ruНеприятный или презренный человек

    • He's a right perisher, always causing trouble at the pub.
    • Don't be such a perisher; let the others have a turn.
    • That perisher stole my seat on the bus.

    Synonymsannoyanceboundercadcreepjerkmiscreantnuisancepestrascalroguescoundrelwretch