Blighter — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈblī-tər/ blight·er

Meaning & Definition of Blighter

Blighter (noun)

  1. one that blights
  2. a disliked or contemptible person
  3. fellow, guy

Blighter (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a person whose behavior is offensive to others

    "if the old chap gets unruly, just tell the blighter to leave you alone"

    similar: bastard, beast, bleeder (British), boor, bounder, bugger, buzzard, cad, chuff, churl, clown, creep, cretin, crud (slang), crumb (slang), cur, dirtbag (slang), dog, fink, heel, hound, jerk, joker, louse, lout, pill, rat, rat fink, reptile, rotter, schmuck (slang), scum, scumbag (slang), scuzzball (slang), skunk, sleaze, sleazebag (slang), sleazeball (slang), slime, slimeball (slang), slob, snake, so-and-so, sod (chiefly British), stinkard, stinker, swine, toad, varmint, vermin, son of a gun
    related: barbarian, brute, caveman, Neanderthal, savage, loudmouth, vulgarian, lowlife, miscreant, rascal, rogue, roughneck, scab, scamp, scoundrel, villain, wretch, booby, doofus (slang), fool, jackass, nincompoop, ninny, nit (chiefly British), nitwit, nut, schmo (slang), airhead, birdbrain, blockhead, dink (slang), dolt, dope, dork (slang), goon, half-wit, idiot, imbecile, moron, turkey, brat, insolent, nuisance, pest, snip, snob, snoot, snot, dweeb (slang), nerd
    near: hero, heroine, idol, role model, gentleman, lady, angel, saint

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Blighter

The most common words with a similar meaning to Blighter:

Slang: crud, crumb, dirtbag, schmuck, scumbag, scuzzball, sleazebag, sleazeball, slimeball
British: bleeder
Chiefly British: sod
bastard, beast, boor, bounder, bugger, buzzard, cad, chuff, churl, clown, creep, cretin, cur, dog, fink, heel, hound, jerk, joker, louse, lout, pill, rat, rat fink, reptile, rotter, scum, skunk, sleaze, slime, slob, snake, so-and-so, stinkard, stinker, swine, toad, varmint, vermin, son of a gun

Related Words for Blighter

barbarian, brute, caveman, Neanderthal, savage, loudmouth, vulgarian, lowlife, miscreant, rascal, rogue, roughneck, scab, scamp, scoundrel, villain, wretch, booby, doofus, fool, jackass, nincompoop, ninny, nit, nitwit, nut, schmo, airhead, birdbrain, blockhead

Near Antonyms of Blighter

hero, heroine, idol, role model, gentleman, lady, angel, saint

Origin & Etymology of Blighter

First known use: 1797

Frequently Asked Questions about Blighter

What does "Blighter" mean?

"Blighter" means one that blights. As a noun, it is defined as: one that blights.

What is another word for "Blighter"?

Other words for "Blighter" include bastard, beast, bleeder, boor, bounder, bugger, buzzard and cad. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Blighter" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Blighter"?

There are 101 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Blighter". Common alternatives include bastard, beast, bleeder, boor, bounder, bugger, buzzard, cad, chuff and churl.

What is a slang word for "Blighter"?

Slang words for "Blighter" include crud, crumb, dirtbag, schmuck, scumbag and scuzzball.

How do you use "Blighter" in a sentence?

Examples of "Blighter" in a sentence: "if the old chap gets unruly, just tell the blighter to leave you alone".

Is "Blighter" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Blighter" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Blighter"?

"Blighter" is pronounced /ˈblī-tər/ and divided into syllables as blight·er.

What is the origin of the word "Blighter"?

First known use: 1797.