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Meaning of reptile

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

reptile

Pronunciation:/ɹɪpˈtaɪl//ˈɹɛp.taɪl/

noun

Definitions

  1. A cold-blooded vertebrate of the class Reptilia.

  2. A mean or grovelling person.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Creeping; moving on the belly, or by means of small and short legs.

  2. Grovelling; low; vulgar.

    Example: a reptile race or crew; reptile vices