What it means
A cheeky, affectionate label for little kids, especially the tiny ones forever under your feet, grabbing at your legs like they’re hunting ankles for sport. Parents and aunties use it when the rugrats are loud, sticky, and somehow everywhere at once. Common at barbies, family do’s, and anywhere a child can create havoc in ten seconds flat.
Usage examples
"Oi, you bringing the ankle biters to the barbie on Saturday? No worries, just keep ’em outta the veggie patch this time."
"Watch the ankle biters near the pool, they bolt the second you blink and they can't swim yet."
"We had three ankle biters running riot through the house all weekend, knackered doesn't cover it."
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