Gator

/ˈɡeɪtər/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A colloquial term for an alligator.

We saw a gator swimming in the marsh during our hike.

A nickname for the University of Florida mascot, an alligator.

The Gators won the football game last night in a thrilling overtime.

A term used to describe an aggressive or predatory person, often in a colloquial context.

That gator in the office will do anything to get ahead.

A model or type of a large suitcase or bag designed for travel.

She packed her clothes into a large gator for the trip.

The term 'gator' is a contraction of 'alligator', derived from the Spanish 'el lagarto', meaning 'the lizard'.

Gator bait

A slang term often referring to someone who is vulnerable or in a risky situation.

Gator country

Regions or areas where alligators are commonly found, often used in a geographical context.

reptile

A class of cold-blooded vertebrates that includes snakes, lizards, and alligators.

crocodile

A related species to the alligator, often confused with it.

Refers to the Florida Gators, the sports teams of the University of Florida.

I'm going to the Gators game this weekend!

Used to describe someone who is overly aggressive or predatory in behavior.

He's acting like a gator in business negotiations.