ankle-biter

Tiny tot informally

Ankle-biter is informal, often humorous slang for a small child—one short enough to be at ankle height.

The term suggests mild annoyance or affectionate exasperation: The ankle-biters kept interrupting our conversation.

In Australian slang, it can also refer to a small, yappy dog.

slang

rugrat

Slang for toddler

tykeYoung child, often naughty
nipperClaw or small child
munchkinDiminutive person, affectionately

squirt · kiddo · tot · urchin · imp · sprout · scamp · whippersnapper · bambino · youngster

toddler

toddle

Walk unsteadily, young

playpenEnclosed space for infants
nurseryRoom for infants
diapersInfant waste garments

pacifier · potty-training · naptime · playdate · highchair · stroller · preschooler · onesie · teething · childproof

pest

mosquito

Blood-feeding flying pest

fleaBlood-drinking jumping pest
tickParasitic eight-legged pest
midgeDiminutive two-winged fly

gnat · chigger · sandfly · no-see-um · horsefly · blackfly · deerfly · mite

Categories

Australasiakangaroo, koala, Sydney, Melbourne, outback
age slanggeezer, codger, coot, old fart, old timer
small frysmall fry, small-fry, pipsqueak, little guy, nobody
baby talkmama, dada, papa, mommy, daddy

Opposites

age/life stage

ankle-biteradult

Mature person, legally responsible

grown-up · grownup · elder · mature adult · senior citizen

physical size

ankle-bitergiant

Being of huge size

big guy · towering figure · hulk · tall drink of water · behemoth

social status/authority

ankle-biterparent

Mother or father

mother · mom · father · dad · guardian

Family

bite, biting, ankle, bitten, bites, anklet, biter, anklets, bitingly

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