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Emmett

Noun

1. A male given name of Germanic origin.

Example sentence: My friend named his son Emmett after his favorite historical figure.

Noun

2. (British, dialect) A type of ant specific to the sandy areas of coastal heaths.

Example sentence: The children were excitedly watching the emmetts scurrying along the ground.

Noun

3. (slang, somewhat derogatory) A tourist or holidaymaker, especially one from a big city.

Example sentence: The small town relies heavily on the income generated by visiting emmetts during the summer months.

Noun

4. (military, slang) A soldier in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War.

Example sentence: Emmetts were known for their bravery and resilience on the battlefield.

Verb

5. (transitive, slang) To compress usually with a strong thrust specifically used in description of sexual intercourse.

Example sentence: The author's vivid language emmetted the intensity of the intimate moment.