blighter

[ blahy-ter ]

noun

, British Slang.

1. a contemptible, worthless person, especially a man; scoundrel or rascal.
2. a chap; bloke.

blighter

/ ˈblaɪtə /

noun

1. a fellow

   where's the blighter gone?

2. a despicable or irritating person or thing

Word History and Origins

Origin of blighter¹

First recorded in 1815–25; blight + -er ¹

Example Sentences

When we think about the risks of pelting a cricket ball, we usually think of the poor blighters being pelted by it.

From BBC

Mr Rees-Mogg had quote-tweeted a video from the Commons Leader account, adding: "The bands of blighters bringing illegal entrants to Blighty will be broken up by this brilliant borders bill."

From BBC

‘We’ll bomb the blighters!’ shouted the Head of the Air Force.

From Literature

Even in front of Dad and Mother, he referred to us as blighters and beggars.

From Literature

Not too ill to secure pole position for today’s race, but finding a few fast laps is not the same as putting body and mind through 67 of the blighters.

From The Guardian