pelter
pelter · pelters
One who peltsOne who pelts.
Meaning
3 sensesOne who pelts.
(figuratively, sometimes)A pelting; a shower of missiles, rain, anger, etc.
(dated)A pinchpenny; a mean, sordid person; a miser; a skinflint.
More definitions
- a thrower of missiles
- a heavy rain
Origin
From pelt + -er.From pelt + -er.
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Forms
plural: peltersSynonyms
6 synonymsClose in meaning
- a heavy rain:downpourcloudburstdelugewaterspouttorrentsoaker
Word family
2 related wordsRelatedpelt
Derivedagropelter