Definition of MULLET

mullet

Plural: mullet, mullets

Noun

  • An edible fish, often found in coastal waters.
  • highly valued lean flesh of marine or freshwater mullet
  • freshwater or coastal food fishes a spindle-shaped body; found worldwide
  • bottom dwelling marine warm water fishes with two barbels on the chin
  • A fish of the family Mullidae (order Syngnathiformes), especially the genus Mullus (red mullets or goatfish).
  • A fish of the family Mugilidae (order Mugiliformes) (grey mullets).
  • Any of several species of freshwater fish in the sucker family (especially in the genus Moxostoma, redhorses)
  • A fool.
  • A hairstyle where the hair is kept short on the top and sides and long at the back.
  • A person who mindlessly follows a fad, a trend, or a leader.
  • A star with straight edges and usually with five or six points.
  • The rowel of a spur.

Examples

  • A quick Scrabble player might play MULLET without even considering its unfortunate haircut connotation.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English molet, mulett, from Old French mulet (now ‘grey mullet’), from Latin mullus (“red mullet”), from Ancient Greek μύλλος (múllos).

Synonyms

gray mullet, grey mullet, haarder, hockey hair, springer

Scrabble Score: 8

mullet: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
mullet: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
mullet: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 12

mullet: valid Words With Friends Word