gerbils Get Printable Handwriting Hear It! Say It! Write It! Learn It! Spelling Test Definition noun. any of a subfamily Gerbillinae; family Cricetidae of burrowing rodents; with long hind legs and hairy tail; native to Africa and Asia; often kept as a pet Example Sentence Our classroom has gerbils in a cage. Synonyms rodent; burrowing rodent; gnawing animal Antonyms cat Hear It! Say It! Write It! gerbils Switch to cursive Start Share with your friends: