Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
scut
Noun
/skʌt/
Definition
A young hare or rabbit, particularly one that is still in its early months.
Examples
- The little scut hopped quickly across the field, barely making a sound.
- She spotted a scut hiding behind a bush, its tiny ears twitching nervously.
Meaning
The term ‘scut’ is often used to refer to a young or small animal, and can also imply a sense of being insignificant or small in size.
Synonyms
- young hare
- bunny
- leveret
