Pronunciation: /ˈblaɪtər/

Definitions of blighter

noun a derogatory term for a person, especially one who is considered troublesome or annoying

Example Sentences

A1 That pesky blighter keeps stealing my lunch from the office fridge.

A2 The little blighter managed to escape from the zoo again.

B1 The blighter who vandalized the park was caught on camera.

B2 The cunning blighter had managed to outsmart the police for months before finally being apprehended.

C1 The notorious blighter was known for his elaborate heists and ability to evade capture.

C2 The elusive blighter had become a legend in the criminal underworld for his daring escapes and clever disguises.

Examples of blighter in a Sentence

formal The blighter was caught red-handed stealing from the company.

informal That blighter always manages to get away with mischief.

slang I can't believe that blighter had the nerve to cheat on the test.

figurative The blighter of procrastination always seems to creep up on me when I least expect it.

Grammatical Forms of blighter

past tense

blighted

plural

blighters

comparative

more blighty

superlative

most blighty

present tense

blights

future tense

will blight

perfect tense

has blighted

continuous tense

is blighting

singular

blighter

positive degree

blighter

infinitive

to blight

gerund

blighting

participle

blighted

Origin and Evolution of blighter

First Known Use: 1880 year
Language of Origin: British English
Story behind the word: The word 'blighter' originated in British English as a slang term to refer to a contemptible or annoying person.
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'blighter' has evolved to be used more broadly to describe any person or thing that is causing trouble or annoyance.