Meaning of rotter | Babel Free

Definitions

1. A surname from German.
2. A despicable, worthless person; a scoundrel.
   Australia, UK, slang

Examples

“Calvin could be anywhere in this zoo. I hope he at least has the sense to stay put, wherever he is. Where would the little rotter go if he was lost and separated from his stuffed toy?”

“Some Johnny with brains produces a hypothesis. Everybody calls him a rotter at first. But he remains calm in the face of opprobrium.”

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