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weasel
The term carries a strong negative charge when applied to people, evoking an image of slipperiness and cowardice. It describes someone who lacks integrity and habitually shifts blame or avoids accountability to protect themselves.
As a verb, it almost exclusively appears in the phrasal form "weasel out," emphasizing a sneaky or indirect escape from a duty or a difficult conversation. This usage highlights the perceived agility and cunning of the animal applied to human social manipulation.
Meanings
Examples
A weasel is a highly efficient predator of small rodents.
Stop trying to weasel out of your chores by pretending to be sick.
I cannot believe he lied to the boss to save himself; what a total weasel.
The politician tried to weasel his way out of the commitment during the interview.
He is such a weasel that I would never trust him with my secrets.
The small weasel darted through the tall grass with incredible speed.
Don't let that weasel convince you to sign the contract without reading it.
I can see right through his attempt to weasel out of the agreement.