helicopter
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Meaning · English
A dragonfly; so named due to its resemblance to a helicopter (sense 1).
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).
Common questions
What does “helicopter” mean?
A dragonfly; so named due to its resemblance to a helicopter (sense 1).
Is “helicopter” formal or informal?
helicopter is generally slang.