Sometimes used to describe a little boy, slightly derogatory.
Little Blighter
LIT-ul BLY-ter
ˈlɪtəl ˈblaɪtər
Noun
Example Sentences
"The little blighter!"
"Cheeky little blighter."
Etymology & History
British term for troublesome child. Blighter from blight (nuisance), affectionate usage.
Word Details
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Region
United Kingdom
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Era
1900s
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Language
mild
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Formality
informal
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