tadpole /ˈtædpoʊl/ noun6 •A young toad or frog in its larval stage of development that lives in water, has a tail and no legs, and, like a fish, breathes through gills. •The aquatic larva of any amphibian. •(informal) A small child.Shouldn't you tadpoles be in bed? — 1970 •A child's basic drawing of a human being, having a detailed head but only sticks for the body and limbs. •A type of cargo bike that has two wheels in front and one in back. •(informal, offensive) An insignificant person.Woman's voice: You impudent imp! You tadpole! You shrimp! — 1900 formstadpoles