iffyerrand

noun
UK /ˈɪfiərænd/
US /ˈɪfiərænd/

A small, wiggly creature that lives in tall grass.

The iffyerrand peeked out from the grass and blinked at us.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A tiny, quick movement you almost miss.

With a little iffyerrand, the lizard darted under the rock.

3. A playful made-up word for a silly mix-up.

Our plan turned into a real iffyerrand when the map got wet.

4. A soft, fuzzy patch on a plant.

The leaf had a green iffyerrand growing along its edge.