tarrier
Beginner (A1)
IPA: /ˈtæriər/
KK: /ˈtɛrɪər/
adjective
Definition
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Example
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Comparatives & Superlatives
Comparative: tarringer
Superlative: tarringer
Conversation
Did you notice how much tarrier the weather has been getting lately?
Yeah, it's definitely feeling more humid every day.
I hope it doesn't stay this way for too long.
Me too! I prefer when it's a bit cooler.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
linger
delay
dawdle
Antonyms
hasten
rush
expedite
noun
Definition
A person who stays longer than expected or intended, often without a clear purpose.
Example
He was a tarrier, lingering at the café long after his friends had left.
Conversation
I saw John at the café yesterday, just being a total tarrier again.
Really? I thought he was supposed to be busy with work.
Yeah, but you know how he is — he always finds time to hang out.
Root Explanation
The word 'tarrier' originates from Old French 'terrier', meaning a burrow or a place where animals live. It refers specifically to a type of dog that hunts or digs in burrows.
Memory Tip
Think of a dog that goes into a 'burrow' ('terrier') to hunt or dig — that's why a 'tarrier' is a type of dog known for this behavior.
Visually Confused Words
terrier
tarsier
parrier
marrier
harrier
farrier
carrier
barrier