tearer en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈteɹəɹ/ (Scotland)
- /ˈtɛɹɚ/ General American, Mary–marry–merry merger
- /ˈteːɹə/ (Australia)
- /ˈteəɹə/ (New-Zealand) without the cheer–chair merger
- /tɛəɹɚ/ (General-American) without the Mary–marry–merry merger
- /ˈtiəɹə/ New Zealand, cheer–chair merger
- /ˈtɛəɹə/ (Received-Pronunciation)
- /ˈteɹɚ/ (General-American) without the Mary–marry–merry merger
- (General-American) audio Mmmm
- /ˈtɜːɹə(ɹ)/ Lancashire, fair–fur merger
Etymology
From tear + -er.
Meanings
- One who tears or rends anything.
- (slang) One who rages or raves with violence; a boisterous person.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| tearers | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (1)
ga roiseálaí (one who tears or rends)