blighter

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a persistently annoying person
  2. noun a boy or man

Etymology

From blight (something that impedes development or growth, or spoils any other aspect of life) + -er.

In classic literature

Synonyms

pest, cuss, pesterer, gadfly

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