Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
shrew
Noun
/ʃruː/
Definition
A small, mouse-like mammal with a pointed snout and a long body.
Examples
- The shrew scurried across the path, searching for insects in the underbrush.
- She was often called a shrew because of her sharp tongue and forceful demeanor.
- In the garden, I spotted a shrew digging into the soil for worms.
Meaning
The term can also refer to a person, typically a woman, who is regarded as aggressive or ill-tempered.
Synonyms
- Mouse
- Vole
- Termagant
- Banshee
- Harpy
