noun
blighter
BLEYE-tuh
noun
1
An informal, mildly disapproving or pitying term for a person, mainly British.
"The poor blighter had no idea what he was walking into."
"That little blighter keeps hiding my keys."
How to Use Blighter
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn old-fashioned British word for a person, used affectionately or with mild scorn.
When to use it
Informal and somewhat dated British usage.
Word Forms
blighters plural
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Etymology
From "blight" plus "-er."