noun
- plural of weasel: small carnivorous mammals with long bodies and short legs
- plural of weasel: people who are sneaky, untrustworthy, or evasive
Usage: informal; derogatory
verb
- third person singular of weasel: to act evasively or avoid responsibility
Usage: informal
Examples
- The farmer set traps to catch the weasels that were killing his chickens.
- Weasels are known for their ability to squeeze through small spaces.
- Don’t trust those weasels in the front office.
- He always weasels out of doing his share of the work.
- She weasels her way out of every difficult situation.
- The politician weasels around every direct question.
- Weasels have thick fur that changes color with the seasons.