(zoology) Any member of the family Mermithidae family of nematode worms that are endoparasites in arthropods.

Possessing prominent and varied colors. / Interesting, multifaceted, energetic, distinctive. / (euphemistic) Profane, obscene, offensive (usually in the phrase colourful language).

(transitive) To lie in wait for and attack from ambush. / (transitive) To accost or intercept unexpectedly.

simple past tense and past participle of teleprompt