Shrew (Noun)
Meaning 1
A scolding nagging bad-tempered woman.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- Her mother-in-law was a notorious shrew who constantly criticized her cooking and household management.
- The old woman was known throughout the village as a shrew who would stop at nothing to get her way.
- After a few too many drinks, his wife turned into a shrew, yelling at him for every little thing.
- The shrew of a landlady was notorious for evicting tenants who were even a day late with their rent.
- His aunt was a shrew who would scold and nag him mercilessly whenever he visited her house.
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Meaning 2
Small mouselike mammal with a long snout; related to moles.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.