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

  • (..) I've seen nuts before, but you've got watermelons. - I gotta take the money up front. - You're an insect, you know that? - No bet till I get the cash. - A fucking termite! I'll be right back. Where the hell's the rest of my fuckin' money? You look a lot better standing up (..)
    1974 The Gambler