Definition of TADPOLE

tadpole

Plural: tadpoles

Noun

  • The aquatic larval stage of an amphibian, typically a frog.
  • a larval frog or toad
  • 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.
  • A type of cargo bike that has two wheels in front and one in back.
  • A child's basic drawing of a human being, having a detailed head but only sticks for the body and limbs.
  • A small child.
  • An insignificant person.

Examples

  • He played TADPOLE, hoping to evolve his tile rack into something more mature in Words With Friends.
  • salamander tadpole

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English tadpolle, taddepol, equivalent to toad + poll (“head”).

Scrabble Score: 10

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

Words With Friends Score: 12

tadpole: valid Words With Friends Word