Shrew

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Shrew [ shroo ]
 [ noun, transitive verb ]
 MEANING :
 1. an ill-tempered woman known for her scolding
2. a small, mouse-like insectivorous mammal that has a long, pointed snout and soft fur
 USAGE EXAMPLE 1 :
 The shrew screeched the house down.

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