maggot
/ˈmæɡət/noun
Middle SchoolNot in standard dictionaries
1
A soft, legless larva of a fly or other dipteran insect, that often eats decomposing organic matter.
2
A worthless person.
3
A whimsy or fancy.
4
A fan of the American metal band Slipknot.
5
Alternative form of MAGAt.
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Sound Patterns & Rhymes
Alliteration
Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)
Assonance
Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing
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