tapeworm

/ˈteɪpˌwɔrm/

Definitions

1. noun

a long, flat, parasitic worm (especially one of the family Taeniidae) that lives in the intestines of a vertebrate host

“The doctor diagnosed her with a tapeworm infestation after she complained of persistent weight loss and fatigue.”

2. noun

a person who is selfish and manipulative

“He’s such a tapeworm, always taking advantage of his friends for his own gain.”

Synonyms

  • parasite
  • platypus
  • roundworm

Antonyms

  • host