ankle-biter
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
A small child.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
A small dog, especially a poorly-behaved one.
Register: slang
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Meaning · English
A relatively minor, irritating problem or task.
Register: slang
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “ankle-biter” mean?
A small child.
Is “ankle-biter” formal or informal?
ankle-biter is generally slang.