rodent UK /ˈɹəʊdənt/US /ˈɹoʊdənt/noun 2adjective 1forms 1 noun2 •A mammal of the order Rodentia, characterized by long incisors that grow continuously and are worn down by gnawing. •(slang, offensive) A person lacking in maturity, social skills, technical competence or intelligence; lamer. adjective1 •Gnawing; biting; corroding; applied to a destructive variety of cancer or ulcer. formsrodents