1. small lizards that can change the color of their skin and have eyes that move independently
2. people who change their behavior or opinions to fit different situations
Usage: figurative

Examples

• The chameleons in the terrarium slowly changed from green to brown.
• Madagascar is home to many species of chameleons.
• A chameleon’s tongue can be twice as long as its body.
• The politician was criticized for being a chameleon who changed positions frequently.
• Social chameleons adapt their personality to please whoever they’re with.
• Chameleons use color changes to communicate with other chameleons.
• She called him a chameleon because he acted differently around different groups of friends.