Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
blighter
noun
/ˈblaɪtə/
Definition
A person or thing that causes annoyance or trouble.
Examples
- That blighter stole my lunch again!
- He was such a blighter, always causing problems for the team.
- Don’t be a blighter; help us instead of complaining!
Meaning
The term ‘blighter’ is often used informally to describe someone who is seen as a nuisance or something that brings misfortune.
Synonyms
- nuisance
- pest
- troublemaker
- annoyance
