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chameleon
[ kuh-mee-lee-uhn, -meel-yuhn ]
noun
- any of numerous Old World lizards of the family Chamaeleontidae, characterized by the ability to change the color of their skin, very slow locomotion, and a projectile tongue.
- any of several American lizards capable of changing the color of the skin, especially Anolis carolinensis American chameleon, of the southeastern U.S.
- a changeable, fickle, or inconstant person.
- (initial capital letter) Astronomy. Chamaeleon.
chameleon
/ kəˌmiːlɪˈɒnɪk; kəˈmiːlɪən /
noun
- any lizard of the family Chamaeleontidae of Africa and Madagascar, having long slender legs, a prehensile tail and tongue, and the ability to change colour
- a changeable or fickle person
Derived Forms
- chameleonic, adjective
- chaˈmeleon-ˌlike, adjective
Other Words From
- cha·me·le·on·ic [k, uh, -mee-lee-, on, -ik], adjective
- cha·mele·on·like adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of chameleon1
Word History and Origins
Origin of chameleon1
Example Sentences
The camouflage from his status as a commercial chameleon means that "despite the clear L and Not Like Us becoming a defining moment in rap history, Drake keeps moving", says Borkowski.
The pair were found in possession of "assorted charms", including a live chameleon, the police added.
However, in the realm of politics, McDonald’s also operates more broadly as a convenient, yet powerful rhetorical chameleon.
This sort of chameleon behavior is common among 20-year-olds, sure, but being an addict exacerbated the situation.
The chameleon nearly succeeds before the actual Starlight emerges from her imprisonment and dispatches her impersonator.
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