Children (usually annoying ones)
Ankle-biters
Example Sentences
"The ankle-biters are driving me mad!"
"Control your ankle-biters!"
"Those ankle-biters are so loud."
Etymology & History
First recorded in 1840 in William Howitt's 'Heads of People'. Originally British, later popular in Australian and American English.
Word Details
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Region
General British
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Era
Modern
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Language
Mild
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Formality
Informal
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