shrew

/ʃɹuː/noun

Middle School

1

Any of numerous small, mouselike, chiefly nocturnal, mammals of the family Soricidae.

2

Certain other small mammals that resemble true shrews.

3

An ill-tempered, nagging woman: a scold.

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Synonyms

battle axe bitch brim brimstone cat crow dragon faggot fishwife harpy harridan hellcat jade nag nudnik

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