noun
- plural of perisher; people or things that perish or are likely to perish
- mischievous or troublesome children or young people
Usage: informal; chiefly British
Usage: informal; British slang
Examples
- The perishers in the fruit shipment had to be discarded before they spoiled the rest.
- Those little perishers were running around the playground causing chaos.
- In the harsh winter, the perishers among the livestock didn't survive the cold.
- The perishers on the team were the ones who couldn't handle the pressure.
- She called the mischievous kids perishers after they tracked mud through her clean house.