chipmunk

/tʃɪpmʌŋk/

Definitions

1. noun

a small rodent with a striped back, found in North America, that stores nuts and seeds in its burrows

“The hikers spotted a chipmunk scurrying across the forest floor.”

2. verb

to move quickly and lightly, especially with a hopping or jumping motion

“The children chipmunked across the playground, laughing and playing.”

Synonyms

  • marmot
  • squirrelin

Antonyms

  • beaver
  • porcupine