Definitions

1. noun

A small pickled cucumber, typically cylindrical in shape and used in various salads and sandwiches.

“She added a few slices of gherkin to her sandwich for extra flavor.”

2. noun

A person who is considered to be particularly unpleasant or unpleasantly spoiled.

“He was a bit of a gherkin at the party, complaining about everything.”

3. noun

A person who is considered to be a troublemaker or a nuisance.

“The gherkin in the office was always causing problems for his coworkers.”