Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

pelters

Noun

/ˈpɛltərz/

Definition

A term that refers to individuals who throw objects, often with the intent to injure or annoy.

Examples

The angry crowd of fans were pelters, tossing bottles onto the field.
During the festival, some children acted as pelters, throwing water balloons at their friends.
Local teenagers became known as pelters who would pelt each other with snowballs in the winter.

Meaning

Pelters are generally people who hurl items at others, typically in a chaotic or aggressive manner. The word can also refer to the objects being thrown, especially in an informal context.