Definitions

1. noun

A large ground-dwelling squirrel with a stocky body and a long, bushy tail, typically found in mountainous regions.

“The hikers spotted a marmot perched on a rock near the trailhead.”

2. noun

A person who talks or writes about trivial matters, especially in a self-important or boring way.

“He was considered a marmot by his colleagues for constantly sharing inane stories.”