grasshopper

Meanings

• noun

  A flying insect of the order Orthoptera, having two pairs of membranous wings and usually long hind legs for jumping.

  - "The grasshopper is a common insect in fields and meadows."
  - "Grasshoppers are known for their ability to jump long distances."

• noun

  A person who is easily distracted or careless, especially in important matters.

  - "Don't be a grasshopper and forget about your responsibilities."
  - "He's a grasshopper when it comes to studying for exams."

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Pronunciation

1. /ɡɹæsˌhɒpə(ɹ)/
   
   
   
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2. /ˈɡɹæsˌhɑpəɹ/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1769407"

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Synonyms

grasshop , hopper

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with grasshopper
hope , rope , cope , scope , mope , scope , slope , pope , soap , rope , hope

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Variants

List of all variants of grasshopper that leads to same result
grasshopper , grasshoppers , grasshopper sparrow , grasshopper sparrows , long-horned grasshopper , long-horned grasshoppers , red-legged grasshopper , red-legged grasshoppers , red-legged locust , short-horned grasshopper , short-horned grasshoppers , knee-high to a grasshopper

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Etymology

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Old English: hopian, to hop + -pper, akin to hop, hoppe, hoppian, to hop

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Trivia

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1. Grasshoppers have the ability to change color to blend in with their surroundings.

2. Some grasshoppers can produce a loud hissing sound when threatened.

3. Grasshoppers are an important food source for many animals, including birds and reptiles.

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Related Concepts

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1. Orthoptera: The order of insects to which grasshoppers belong.

2. Locust: A type of grasshopper that forms large swarms.

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Culture

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Grasshoppers have been used in various cultures as a food source, in literature, and as symbols. In Chinese culture, the grasshopper is a symbol of good luck and prosperity. In Hindu mythology, the grasshopper is associated with the god Krishna.

How to Memorize "grasshopper"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a grasshopper jumping in a field.
   - Visualize the long hind legs and membranous wings.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'grasshopper' with the image of a jumping insect.
   - Think of the long legs and jumping ability.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the phrase 'Grasshoppers have long legs for jumping'
   - Use the acronym G.R.A.S.S.H.O.P.P.E.R: Green, Rare, Abundant, Small, Hopping, Omnivorous, Pesky, Edible, Resilient.

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