groomer
groomer Lexical Profile
groomer Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A person whose occupation is washing, brushing, trimming, and caring for the coat, nails, and hygiene of dogs, horses, or other domestic animals.
"We scheduled an appointment with the local pet groomer to have our dog's thick winter coat trimmed."
A person who builds a manipulative, trusting relationship with a child or vulnerable individual in order to exploit or abuse them.
"Internet safety workshops teach parents and students how to recognize the warning signs of an online groomer."
A specialized tracked vehicle or piece of heavy equipment used to compact, smooth, and maintain snow on ski slopes and winter trails.
"The ski resort operators drove the snow groomer up the mountain overnight to prepare the corduroy trails for morning skiers."
A small handheld electric appliance or trimmer used for personal hair removal and styling.
"He packed a compact travel groomer in his toiletry bag to keep his beard neat during the conference."
Word Nuance & Usage
While traditionally referring to a professional who cleans and styles pets or maintains ski trails, in contemporary usage the word also carries a severe negative sense referring to a predatory person who manipulates a child or vulnerable individual for abuse.