Definitions

1. noun

A type of cockroach, specifically the Australian cockroach (Periplaneta australasiae), characterized by a silvery or grayish sheen on its tail.

“The silvertail cockroach infested the entire apartment, and we had to call an exterminator.”

2. noun

A derogatory term for someone who is considered to be overly flashy, pretentious, or flashy in appearance.

“The silvertail at the party was wearing a gold watch and a diamond-encrusted suit, but everyone knew he was just trying to show off.”