termite

Definition

  • noun: a kind of soft, white insect that lives in groups, eats wood, and causes a lot of damage to wooden structures
  • noun: any of numerous pale-colored soft-bodied social insects (order Isoptera) that live in colonies consisting usually of winged sexual forms, wingless sterile workers, and soldiers, feed on wood, and include some which are very destructive to wooden structures and trees

Examples

  • The house has a lot of 'termite' damage.

Movie quotes

  • (..) - Why has he turned into such an asshole? - Just ignore him. You ignore him too. It's just hair. I don't understand what the big deal is. Fuck elephant, termite, whatever. I already forgot who was which. - What's the point of humiliating people? - I was the elephant. - Why do you even give a shit? (..)
    2003 TvShow: Six Feet Under Title: Making Love Work Season: 3 Episode 6
  • (..) Who are you people? Don't you guys read? This is elephant art. My head is on backwards. I feel like my head is on backwards. Yes, we get it. Termite art. Look at me, Claire. Tiny, beautiful termite art. Termites work secretly at night, but they can tear down a house as fast as an elephant can. (..)
    2003 TvShow: Six Feet Under Title: Making Love Work Season: 3 Episode 6