bookworm
word
Definition
A person who loves reading and spends a lot of time with books.
Usage & Nuances
Often informal and friendly, 'bookworm' describes someone who reads a lot, sometimes instead of doing social activities. Not usually insulting. Frequently used by or about children and adults alike.
Spanish: ratón de biblioteca - amante de los librosPortuguese (BR): ratinho de biblioteca - devorador de livrosPortuguese (PT): rato de biblioteca - amante de livrosChinese (Simplified): 书呆子 - 爱书的人Chinese (Traditional): 書呆子 - 愛書的人Hindi: पुस्तक प्रेमी - किताबों का कीड़ाArabic: محب الكتب - دودة كتب
Example Sentences
My sister is a real bookworm.
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He became a bookworm in school.
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Are you a bookworm?
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You’ll always find a bookworm in the library after school.
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Don’t mind him, he’s just a bookworm lost in another story.
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My friends tease me for being a bookworm, but I love it!
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