Polecat
noun
A European mammal that has a strong unpleasant smell.
The polecat is known for releasing a foul odor when threatened.
Often appears as...
- european polecat
- domesticated polecat
noun
A North American mammal similar to the weasel, known for its ability to release a foul smell.
The skunk is also known as a polecat in North America.
Often appears as...
- spotted polecat
- polecat skunk
Usage tips
Disapproving
noun
An unattractive or ill-natured person, usually a woman.
Stop being such a polecat and have a little empathy.
Often appears as...
- old polecat
- nasty polecat
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial
noun
A European mammal that has a strong unpleasant smell.
The polecat is known for releasing a foul odor when threatened.
Often appears as...
- european polecat
- domesticated polecat
noun
A North American mammal similar to the weasel, known for its ability to release a foul smell.
The skunk is also known as a polecat in North America.
Often appears as...
- spotted polecat
- polecat skunk
Usage tips
Disapproving
noun
An unattractive or ill-natured person, usually a woman.
Stop being such a polecat and have a little empathy.
Often appears as...
- old polecat
- nasty polecat
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Odor Defense
Polecats are known for their natural defense mechanism, emitting a foul odor.
Hikers in Europe sometimes encounter the defensive smell of a polecat.
Pro Tip 2/3Species Variation
The term 'polecat' can refer to various species, but commonly the European one.
He could differentiate between a weasel and a polecat.
Pro Tip 3/3Habitat Reference
When using 'polecat', mention their European habitat for clear context.
She photographed a polecat near its burrow in the European woods.
Pro Tip 1/3Odor Defense
Polecats are known for their natural defense mechanism, emitting a foul odor.
Hikers in Europe sometimes encounter the defensive smell of a polecat.
Pro Tip 2/3Species Variation
The term 'polecat' can refer to various species, but commonly the European one.
He could differentiate between a weasel and a polecat.
Pro Tip 3/3Habitat Reference
When using 'polecat', mention their European habitat for clear context.
She photographed a polecat near its burrow in the European woods.
Pro Tip 1/3Odor Defense
Polecats are known for their natural defense mechanism, emitting a foul odor.
Hikers in Europe sometimes encounter the defensive smell of a polecat.
Pro Tip 2/3Species Variation
The term 'polecat' can refer to various species, but commonly the European one.
He could differentiate between a weasel and a polecat.
Pro Tip 3/3Habitat Reference
When using 'polecat', mention their European habitat for clear context.
She photographed a polecat near its burrow in the European woods.
Never forget "Polecat"
Humans forget easily. That's why you should download WordUp: Smart reminders, word games, AI practice, and much more!
Video examples
Safari Live - Day 31 PIPE...
battling a bit to hear what's going on and so elephant would be if I had to be for life for a day I think I would be something really random just because I would love to know where they go so I think I'd be something like an odd fork or a Pangolin or a striped polecat or a caracal caracals what I'd be there we go
Video examples
Bill T. Jones PIPE The...
and white body went tumbling over the embankment I am fed to her third in the family law that polecat don't paid off he went spinning into infinity he went
Video examples
Safari Live - Day 31 PIPE...
battling a bit to hear what's going on and so elephant would be if I had to be for life for a day I think I would be something really random just because I would love to know where they go so I think I'd be something like an odd fork or a Pangolin or a striped polecat or a caracal caracals what I'd be there we go
Video examples
Bill T. Jones PIPE The...
and white body went tumbling over the embankment I am fed to her third in the family law that polecat don't paid off he went spinning into infinity he went
Example 1 of 2
WordUp Chrome Extension
As you browse the web instantly look up words you don’t know.
Get Chrome Extension