Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
attercop
noun
/ˈæt.ər.kɒp/
Definition
A term used to refer to a spider, often implying it is a bad-tempered or grouchy one.
Examples
- The old woman was often called an attercop because of her sour demeanor.
- In the dark corner of the room, an attercop spun its web unnoticed.
Meaning
The word ‘attercop’ comes from Old English and literally means ‘spider’. It can also suggest someone who is irritable or unpleasant.
Synonyms
- spider
- grouch
- grump
