লক্ষ্য করুন: এই এন্ট্রির অনুবাদ বর্তমানে মান পর্যালোচনার অধীনে রয়েছে, তাই কিছু বিষয়বস্তু সাময়িকভাবে শুধুমাত্র ইংরেজিতে প্রদর্শিত হচ্ছে।
এই এন্ট্রিটি এখনও আপনার ভাষায় অনুবাদ করা হয়নি, তাই নিচে মূল লেখাটি দেখানো হচ্ছে।
polecat
The primary sense refers to a specific mustelid, often associated with a pungent, musk-like odor. In a biological context, it is used to describe the animal's physical traits and defensive mechanisms.
When applied to people, the term serves as a derogatory metaphor. It suggests that a person is socially repellent or possesses a personality that "stinks" in a figurative sense, making them unwelcome in social or professional circles.
Meanings
Examples
The polecat disappeared into the thick underbrush of the forest.
I think I saw a polecat raiding the compost bin last night.
The European polecat is known for its strong musk when threatened.
Watch out or that polecat will spray you if you corner it.
He is such a miserable old polecat that nobody wants to work with him.
I cannot believe I have to deal with that polecat of a manager every day.
She is a complete polecat who enjoys making everyone feel uncomfortable.
The village elders described the exiled man as a bitter polecat.