maggot
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
A worthless or contemptible person.
Register: derogatory, slang, vulgar
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Drop and give me fifty, maggot.
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).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
A fan of the American metal band Slipknot.
Register: slang
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “maggot” mean?
A worthless or contemptible person.
Is “maggot” formal or informal?
maggot is generally derogatory, slang, vulgar.