Emmet

/ˈɛmɪt/

Meaning & Definition

noun

An ant, especially a common or small variety

The garden was bustling with emmets as they scurried to and fro.

A term used in certain dialects to refer to a simpleton or foolish person.

He may be an emmet, but he has a heart of gold.

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

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.

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.

A person perceived as pedestrian or lacking sophistication.

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

A naive or gullible person.

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