Varmint
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈvɑːmɪnt/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Varmint is a noun meaning A pestilent or predatory ground-borne animal, especially one that kills or harasses a farmer's animals or crops.
Meaning
A pestilent or predatory ground-borne animal, especially one that kills or harasses a farmer's animals or crops.
More Meanings
- (by extension) An obnoxious person or troublemaker.
Example Sentences
You'd be but a fierce young hound indeed, if at your time of life you could help to hunt a wretched warmint, hunted as near death and dunghill as this poor wretched warmint is!
Word Forms
- varmints
Synonyms for varmint
Depending on context, synonyms include vermin, varment.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include vermin, varment, animal, scoundrel, rascal, pest.
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