maggot

US /ˈmæɡ.ət/
UK /ˈmæɡ.ət/
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1.

a soft-bodied legless larva, especially of a fly, found in decaying matter

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The rotten meat was crawling with maggots.
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He used maggots as bait for fishing.
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larvagrubworm
2.

(informal, derogatory) a contemptible person

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Get out of my sight, you little maggot!
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He called his opponent a worthless maggot.
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scumwretchvermincreepjerk