Meaning & Definition of Emmet in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: A term used in Britain for an ant, particularly as a dialectal variation.

  Example Sentence: The ground was teeming with emmets busily gathering food.

• Definition: An informal term for someone deemed simple or dull.

  Example Sentence: He may be a bit of an emmet, but he has a good heart.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English 'emete', from Old English 'ǣmete', related to similar words in other Germanic languages.

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• busy as an emmet: Very busy and industrious, like ants.
• emmet mind: A term used to refer to a simple or straightforward way of thinking.

Translations

• Spanish: hormiga

• French: fourmi

• German: Ameise

• Russian: муравей

Related Words

• ant: A small insect known for living in colonies.

• insect: A small arthropod animal that has six legs and generally one or two pairs of wings.

Slang Meanings of emmet

• Meaning: A person perceived as pedestrian or lacking sophistication.

  Example Sentence: He's a real emmet when it comes to fashion.

• Meaning: A naive or gullible person.

  Example Sentence: Don’t be such an emmet; read the fine print!