polecat
/ˈpoʊlkæt/
noun
- A small, dark-furred mammal of the weasel family, known for its strong smell; found in Europe, Asia, and Africa.
- A polecat lives in the forest and hunts small rodents.
- The farmer spotted a polecat near the chicken coop last night.
- Polecats are related to ferrets and have a similar long body.
- In North America, a common name for the skunk, especially the striped skunk.
- In some parts of the US, people call a skunk a polecat.
- The hiker got too close to a polecat and regretted it immediately.
- A polecat's spray can be smelled from far away.
- An unpleasant or aggressive person.
- That old polecat next door complains about everything.
- Don't be such a polecat — try to be nice for once.
- The boss was a real polecat, always yelling at the staff.
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