lizard

n. a small animal with scaly skin, four legs, and a long tail that lives in warm places.

n. a reptile of the order Squamata, typically possessing a scaly body, four limbs, and a tapering tail.

“A small green lizard sat on the rock to warm itself in the sun.”

“The desert lizard has evolved specialized scales that minimize water loss in the extreme heat of its natural habitat.”

n. an unpleasant or dishonest person who tries to win favor in a creepy way.

n. a person perceived as unctuous, untrustworthy, or socially repulsive.

“Don't trust that guy; he's a total lizard who only cares about money.”

“The political consultant was described by his rivals as a lizard, willing to change his principles to suit whichever candidate was leading the polls.”

Informal · Slang

n. someone who spends a lot of time in a specific place, like a lounge or a gym.

n. a person who frequents a particular environment or social setting, often used in compounds.

“He's a real lounge lizard who spends every evening at the hotel bar.”

“The term 'lounge lizard' originally referred to men who frequented upscale hotels to pick up wealthy women, though it now describes anyone who idles in bars.”

Informal

n. leather made from the skin of a lizard.

n. the skin or hide of a lizard, often used as a material for luxury goods.

“She wore a pair of expensive lizard boots to the party.”

“The designer's new collection featured handbags crafted from ethically sourced lizard, polished to a high gloss.”