Definition of "feeler" in English

noun

1. (literally) Someone or something that feels.

   • Are you more of a feeler or more of a thinker?

2. (anatomy) An antenna or appendage used for feeling, especially on an insect.

3. (figuratively) Something ventured to test another's feelings, opinion, or position.

   • I sent out some feelers but they didn't seem interested.
   • This survey is designed to get a feeler about how the citizens feel about the proposed new highway.

4. (Philippines) a presumptive person; someone who bases on gut feeling, such as assuming or imagining that something said or done, whether positive or negative, was for a person despite having no concrete confirmation but gut feeling, or someone who assumes one's affection is reciprocated, or indulges in one's own wishful thinking or flatters oneself