scissorbill en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- (Australia) audio
Etymology
From scissor + bill.
Meanings
- (archaic) Synonym of skimmer: birds of the genus Rynchops.
- (US, archaic) Synonym of razorback: a variety of pig.
- (US, derogatory) A fool, an incompetent; a yokel, a hick.
- (archaic, derogatory, qualifier:IWW slang) A foolish worker who lacks class consciousness and opposes unions; also, a company man, a drone, .
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| scissorbills | Number=Plur | lexicographic |