anansi

/ɑːˈnɑːnsi/

Definitions

1. noun

a trickster figure in West African and Caribbean folklore, often depicted as a spider or a mischievous spirit

“In the Anansi stories, the spider’s cunning and wit often helped him outsmart his enemies.”

Synonyms

  • spider
  • trickster

Antonyms

  • hero
  • honest