grasshopper

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Humorous · Informal

n. a name for a young student or beginner who shows a lot of talent.

n. a figurative term for a novice or apprentice, often implying a relationship with a mentor or teacher.

“Patience, young grasshopper; you will learn the skill in time.”

“The senior developer often referred to the new intern as 'grasshopper', guiding him through the complexities of the legacy codebase with paternal patience.”

C1 · Advanced Countable noun Cooking Technical

n. a sweet, green alcoholic drink made with mint and chocolate flavours.

n. a sweet, mint-flavoured cocktail typically composed of crème de menthe, crème de cacao, and fresh cream.

“She ordered a grasshopper after dinner because she wanted something sweet.”

“The bartender garnished the grasshopper with a sprig of fresh mint, highlighting the vibrant green hue of the liqueur.”

C2 · Proficiency Countable noun Technical

n. a special piece used in some versions of chess that must jump over other pieces.

n. a fairy chess piece that moves along queen lines but must leap over an intervening piece to land on the square immediately beyond.

“In this chess puzzle, the grasshopper can capture the king in two moves.”

“The problemist utilized a grasshopper on the h-file to create a unique checkmate pattern that would be impossible with standard pieces.”