leg biter
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Meaning · English
Synonym of ankle-biter (“a small child”).
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Well, Mose's Landing now has over one hundred people, with a couple dozen leg biters. Isn't it time for a school?
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “leg biter” mean?
Synonym of ankle-biter (“a small child”).
Is “leg biter” formal or informal?
leg biter is generally slang.