Definitions

1. proper noun

A male given name of Slavic origin, especially in Eastern Europe and Russia, derived from the Russian word ‘igor’, meaning ‘fearless’.

“His name is Igor, but everyone calls him Iggie.”

2. noun

A monster from a novel by Mary Shelley, created from a dead body reanimated by Victor Frankenstein’s experiment.

“The villagers were terrified of the Igor, the grotesque creature that had escaped from Frankenstein’s laboratory.”

3. noun

A person who assists a surgeon or other medical professional, often with the task of moving patients or assisting with procedures.

“The anesthesiologist relied on the skilled Igor to assist with the operation.”