rotter

[ rot-er ]

noun

, Chiefly British Slang.

1. a thoroughly bad, worthless, or objectionable person.

rotter

/ ˈrɒtə /

noun

1. slang.
   a worthless, unpleasant, or despicable person

Word History and Origins

Origin of rotter¹

First recorded in 1890–95; rot + -er ¹

Example Sentences

I know who you are, and there's just one name for your kind—you're an out and out rotter.

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"I don't see Hornblower's such a rotter," remarked the other man, whose name was James.

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I would much rather hear it personally explained—the merest outline,—please tell me, it might help me not to be such a rotter—.

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I don't know how German girls of our age would enjoy her silly jokes, but I think she's a rotter!

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Just like the rotter to study her own convenience and throw me over at the last moment.

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