sasquatch

/ˈsæskwætʃ/ or /ˈsɑːskwætʃ/

Definitions

1. noun

a mythical or legendary creature said to resemble a large, hairy, ape-like being, typically associated with the forests of the Pacific Northwest in North America.

“The hikers claimed to have seen a sasquatch in the woods, but there was no concrete evidence to support their claim.”

2. noun

a person, especially a man, who is large and powerful in build or appearance, often used in a humorous or ironic sense.

“The football player was referred to as a sasquatch on the field due to his massive size and strength.”

Synonyms

  • Bigfoot
  • Yeti
  • ape
  • gorilla

Antonyms

  • human
  • petite