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shrew
The term carries a sharp contrast between its zoological and social meanings. In a biological sense, it describes a small mammal, though it is frequently confused with a mouse due to similar size and appearance. The distinction is primarily anatomical, focusing on the pointed snout and insectivorous diet.
When applied to people, the word is a gendered pejorative used to describe a woman who is perceived as loud, aggressive, or chronically dissatisfied. This usage is archaic and carries a strong negative social stigma, often appearing in historical literature or period dramas to characterize a domestic conflict.
Meanings
Examples
The shrew is a tiny mammal that must eat almost constantly to survive.
I spotted a small brown shrew scurrying through the garden leaves.
Some species of shrew possess a venomous bite to paralyze their prey.
She is such a shrew that no one dares to disagree with her.
Stop acting like a shrew and listen to me for once.
The play depicts a husband attempting to tame his shrew of a wife.
He feared his mother would become a shrew if he forgot his chores.
Why must you be such a shrew every time we go out in public?
The naturalist noted that the shrew has a much higher metabolism than a mouse.
The naturalist noted that the shrew has a much higher metabolism than a mouse.