Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

pismire

Noun

ˈpiz-ˌmī(ə)r

Definition

An ant; often used to refer to an insignificant or bothersome person.

Examples

The pismire scurried across the ground, barely noticeable among the leaves.
She dismissed his complaints as the words of a mere pismire, unworthy of her attention.

Meaning

Pismire is a term that historically refers to an ant, particularly in a context that emphasizes smallness or meanness, and it can also be used metaphorically to describe someone who is petty or bothersome.