Definitions

1. noun

a small alligator-like reptile of the family Alligatoridae, native to tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.

“The caiman’s scaly skin glistened in the sunlight as it slid into the water.”

2. noun

a person or thing that is a type of alligator.

“The zookeeper warned visitors to stay away from the caiman enclosure.”

3. verb

to eat greedily or voraciously, especially of food.

“The kids were caiman down the rest of the pizza.”