buzzard

buz·zard

noun \ˈbə-zərd\

Definition of BUZZARD

1

chiefly British : buteo

2

: any of various usually large birds of prey (as the turkey vulture)

3

: a contemptible or rapacious person

Examples of BUZZARD

1. <the real estate buzzards were really putting pressure on the one homeowner who was still refusing to sell>
2. <that crotchety old man can be a real buzzard when he's in a bad mood—which is usually the case>

Origin of BUZZARD

Middle English busard, from Old French, alteration of buison, from Latin buteon, buteo hawk

First Known Use: 14th century

Related to BUZZARD

Synonyms: bloodsucker, predator, harpy, kite, shark, vampire, vulture, wolf

Antonyms: prey

Related Words: exploiter, user; leech, sponge, sponger; destroyer, devourer

Near Antonyms: hero, heroine, idol, role model; gentleman, lady; angel, saint

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