Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
shrow
noun
/ʃroʊ/
Definition
A shrew or a part of the name of a small mammal, often used in a derogatory context to describe a woman seen as aggressive or unpleasant.
Examples
- She was often called a ‘shrow’ because of her sharp tongue and fierce attitude.
- The shrow scurried across the forest floor, searching for insects.
Meaning
The term ‘shrow’ typically refers to a small, mouse-like mammal in the family Soricidae, but can also symbolize a contentious or quarrelsome woman.
Synonyms
- shrew
- harpy
- termagant
- scold
