Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
varmint
Noun
/ˈvɑːr.mɪnt/
Definition
A troublesome or mischievous animal, often considered a pest.
Examples
- The farmer set traps to catch the pesky varmints ruining his crop.
- During the camping trip, we spotted a varmint rummaging through our food supplies.
Meaning
The term ‘varmint’ usually refers to animals that are annoying or harmful, such as rodents or certain wildlife, especially in rural settings.
Synonyms
- Pest
- Rascal
- Rodent
- Scamp
- Critter
