antenna

/ænˈtenə/ noun

Definition

› (plural antennae) one of two long, thin parts on the head of an insect or sea creature, used for feeling things

› (plural antennas) mainly US (UK usually aerial) a piece of metal that is used for receiving television or radio signals

(Definition of antenna noun from the Cambridge Essential Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

to refuse to accept something or someone because you feel that they are not worth having

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