A despicable or insignificant person
Maggot
Example Sentences
"You little maggot!"
"He's nothing but a maggot."
"That maggot doesn't deserve respect."
Etymology & History
From Middle English magot, probably from maddock (worm), influenced by the pet name Magot for Margaret. Applied to parasitical people from 17th century.
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General British
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Era
Modern
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Language
Mild
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Formality
Informal
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