ENGLISH DICTIONARY

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

  1. (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

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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