grasshopper
UK: ˈɡrɑːsˌhɒp.ə | US: ˈɡræsˌhɑː.pɚ
n. a plant-eating insect with long hind legs for jumping, belonging to the suborder Caelifera.
n. (informal) a cocktail made with crème de menthe, crème de cacao, and cream.
n. (slang) a person who moves frequently or changes jobs often.
The word "grasshopper" is a compound of "grass" (Old English græs, referring to the plant) and "hopper" (derived from "hop," Old English hoppian, meaning "to leap"). The "-er" suffix denotes an agent, creating the meaning "one that hops in grass." This vividly describes the insect's habitat and behavior. The term has been used since Middle English (as greshopere), reflecting its straightforward descriptive logic.
A grasshopper leaped from the meadow into my hand.
The children chased grasshoppers in the field all afternoon.
She ordered a grasshopper cocktail at the vintage bar.
His nomadic lifestyle earned him the nickname "grasshopper."
Grasshoppers can damage crops if their populations grow unchecked.