Suslik

Pronunciation: /ˈsʌslɪk/

Definitions of suslik

noun a type of ground squirrel found in Eastern Europe and Central Asia

Example Sentences

A1 I saw a suslik in the park.

A2 The suslik dug a hole in the ground.

B1 The children were excited to spot a suslik during their nature walk.

B2 The suslik's burrow was hidden among the tall grass.

C1 Researchers studied the behavior of susliks in their natural habitat.

C2 The conservation efforts helped protect the suslik population in the region.

Examples of suslik in a Sentence

formal The suslik is a type of ground squirrel found in Eurasia.

informal I saw a cute suslik poking its head out of its burrow.

slang That suslik is so tiny, it's like a little nugget.

figurative The suslik represents the idea of staying hidden and observing before taking action.

Grammatical Forms of suslik

• past tense: susliked
• plural: susliks
• comparative: more suslik
• superlative: most suslik
• present tense: susliks
• future tense: will suslik
• perfect tense: have susliked
• continuous tense: is susliking
• singular: suslik
• positive degree: suslik
• infinitive: to suslik
• gerund: susliking
• participle: susliked

Origin and Evolution of suslik

First Known Use: 1700 year

Language of Origin: Russian

Story behind the word: The word 'suslik' originated from the Russian language.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a type of ground squirrel found in Russia and Central Asia, the term 'suslik' has evolved to also be used colloquially to describe someone who is nosy or overly curious.