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- DictionaryVar·mint/ˈvärm(ə)nt/
noun
- 1. a troublesome wild animal. informal, dialect North American
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A varmint is an animal considered a pest or a contemptible person. Learn the synonyms, examples, word history, and related articles of this term from the Merriam-Webster dictionary.
Varmint is an informal US term for an annoying or harmful small animal or insect, or an annoying child. Learn how to use it in sentences, see related words and phrases, and explore its origin and translations.
noun. Chiefly Southern and South Midland U.S. vermin. an objectionable or undesirable animal, usually predatory, as a coyote or bobcat. a despicable, obnoxious, or annoying person. varmint. / ˈvɑːmɪnt / noun. informal. an irritating or obnoxious person or animal. Discover More. Word History and Origins. Origin of varmint 1.
A pesky animal is most likely to be referred to this way, like a raccoon that keeps knocking your trash cans over. You can also call a human a varmint, especially if it's someone who's driving you crazy. Varmint, since the 1500's, has been an American slang version of vermin.
Vermin (colloquially varmint(s) or varmit(s)) are pests or nuisance animals that spread diseases and destroy crops, livestock, and property. Since the term is defined in relation to human activities, which species are included vary by region and enterprise.
Varmint is an informal term for an undesirable, obnoxious, or troublesome person or animal. It is a variant of vermin, meaning a small animal or insect that is harmful or annoying.
Varmint is a noun that means a wild animal that causes problems or a person who causes trouble. Learn how to pronounce it, see pictures and examples, and find synonyms for varmint.
