Synonyms for ferret
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
An often domesticated mammal (Mustela putorius furo) rather like a weasel, descended from the European polecat and often trained to hunt burrowing animals.
Related words
- Word family
- ferret-badger ferretlike ferrety
- Phrases
- ferret out ferret about ferret around black-footed ferret
Forms
- Plural
- ferrets
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| ferret | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.