Meaning & Definition of word "Wart"

Wart

/wɔrt/

noun:

  • 1. A small, benign growth on the skin caused by a viral infection, commonly found on hands and feet.
    • Example: She had a wart on her finger that she decided to have removed.
  • 2. An undesirable or unattractive feature or characteristic.
    • Example: He considered the delay in the project a wart on an otherwise smooth process.
  • 3. A growth or projection on the skin of various animals.
    • Example: The frog had a wart on its back, making it appear even more unique.

Etymology

Middle English wart, from Old English wyrt; related to Old High German wurt, and Dutch waard.

Common Phrases and Expressions

wart on the end of my nose:

A reference to an embarrassing flaw or imperfection.

Related Words

verrucae:

The plural form of wart in medical terminology.

papilloma:

A benign tumor arising from epithelial tissue.

Slang Meanings of wart

Meaning: A term used to describe an annoying or undesirable person.

Example Sentence: Stop acting like a wart; nobody wants to hang out with you.

Meaning: Used to refer to something undesirable.

Example Sentence: That old car is just a wart at this point.