Buzzard — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈbə-zərd/ buz·zard

Meaning & Definition of Buzzard

Buzzard (noun)

  1. buteo
  2. any of various usually large birds of prey (such as the turkey vulture)
  3. a contemptible or rapacious person

Buzzard (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a person who habitually preys upon others

    "the real estate buzzards were really putting pressure on the one homeowner who was still refusing to sell"

    similar: bloodsucker, harpy, kite, predator, shark, vampire, vulture, wolf
    related: exploiter, user, leech, sponge, sponger, destroyer, devourer
    opposite: prey

  2. a person whose behavior is offensive to others

    "that crotchety old man can be a real buzzard when he's in a bad mood—which is usually the case"

    similar: bastard, beast, bleeder (British), blighter (chiefly British), boor, bounder, bugger, 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 Buzzard

The most common words with a similar meaning to Buzzard:

Slang: crud, crumb, dirtbag, schmuck, scumbag, scuzzball, sleazebag, sleazeball, slimeball
Chiefly British: blighter, sod
British: bleeder
bloodsucker, harpy, kite, predator, shark, vampire, vulture, wolf, bastard, beast, boor, bounder, bugger, 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

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Buzzard

Words with the opposite meaning of Buzzard:

prey

Related Words for Buzzard

exploiter, user, leech, sponge, sponger, destroyer, devourer, barbarian, brute, caveman, Neanderthal, savage, loudmouth, vulgarian, lowlife, miscreant, rascal, rogue, roughneck, scab, scamp, scoundrel, villain, wretch, booby, doofus, fool, jackass, nincompoop, ninny

Near Antonyms of Buzzard

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

Origin & Etymology of Buzzard

Middle English busard, from Old French, alteration of buison, from Latin buteon, buteo hawk

First known use: 14th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Buzzard

What does "Buzzard" mean?

"Buzzard" means buteo. As a noun, it is defined as: buteo. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Buzzard"?

Other words for "Buzzard" include bloodsucker, harpy, kite, predator, shark, vampire, vulture and wolf. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Buzzard" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Buzzard"?

There are 116 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Buzzard". Common alternatives include bloodsucker, harpy, kite, predator, shark, vampire, vulture, wolf, bastard and beast.

What is a slang word for "Buzzard"?

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

What is the opposite of "Buzzard"?

Antonyms of "Buzzard" include prey. Near antonyms include hero, heroine, idol and role model.

How do you use "Buzzard" in a sentence?

Examples of "Buzzard" in a sentence: "the real estate buzzards were really putting pressure on the one homeowner who was still refusing to sell"; "that crotchety old man can be a real buzzard when he's in a bad mood—which is usually the case".

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

"Buzzard" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Buzzard"?

"Buzzard" is pronounced /ˈbə-zərd/ and divided into syllables as buz·zard.