Sekirov Dictionary

white ant

noun 1
white-ant verb 1
forms 4

noun1

•
(informal, old-fashioned) A termite.
- The most important point in the work of the white ant remains to be noted. I have already said that the white ant is never seen. — 1885

white-ant verb1

•
(Australia, informal) To bring down from within; to undermine.
- The white-anting of ATSIC has been brought about by the usual suspects.
- If someone undermines you at work you might say they were "white-anting" you.

forms

white-anted · white-anting · white-ants · white ants

This dictionary works without the internet: on your phone · in Chrome