Meanderthal

C2 8+

Pronunciation: /miˈændərˌθɔl/

Definitions of meanderthal

noun a made-up word combining 'meander' and 'Neanderthal', possibly referring to someone who wanders aimlessly or is primitive in behavior

Example Sentences

A1 I saw a meanderthal walking slowly along the riverbank.

A2 The meanderthal seemed lost in thought as he wandered through the forest.

B1 The meanderthal's meandering path through the maze confused the other participants.

B2 As a self-proclaimed meanderthal, he enjoyed taking leisurely strolls through the countryside.

C1 The meanderthal's philosophical musings on life and nature were both profound and thought-provoking.

C2 Despite his reputation as a meanderthal, he always managed to arrive at his destination with perfect timing.

Examples of meanderthal in a Sentence

formal The meanderthal exhibited a slow and aimless pace as he wandered through the museum.

informal My brother is such a meanderthal when we go shopping, he takes forever to make a decision.

slang Don't be a meanderthal, we need to hurry up and finish this project.

figurative She felt like a meanderthal in the labyrinth of life, unsure of which path to take.

Grammatical Forms of meanderthal

past tense

meanderthaled

plural

meanderthals

comparative

more meanderthal

superlative

most meanderthal

present tense

meanderthals

future tense

will meanderthal

perfect tense

have meanderthaled

continuous tense

is meanderingthal

singular

meanderthal

positive degree

meanderthal

infinitive

to meanderthal

gerund

meanderingthal

participle

meanderthaling

Origin and Evolution of meanderthal

First Known Use: 2010 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The word 'meanderthal' is a portmanteau of 'meander' and 'Neanderthal', combining the idea of aimless wandering with the prehistoric human species.
Evolution of the word: Initially used as a playful insult to describe someone who wanders aimlessly or lacks direction, the term has evolved to also encompass the idea of someone who is primitive or outdated in their thinking and behavior.