Varmint

usgb/ˈvɑːrmɪnt/
noun

An annoying person or animal, often one that harms other creatures or things.

The rabbits in my garden have become such varmints because they eat all the vegetables.
Visual representation of "varmint" - An annoying person or animal, often one that harms other creatures or things.

Often appears as...

  • pesky varmint
  • mean varmint

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Informal

Colloquial

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Colloquial Term

Used in informal conversation, not in formal writing or speeches.

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That raccoon's a real varmint, always tipping over my trash bins.
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Negative Nuance

Implies annoyance or troublesome behavior, not just any animal or person.

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He's such a varmint, hiding my tools when I need them the most.
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Image of Mischief

Evoke images of small, sneaky creatures causing damage or mischief.

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Those squirrels are cute, but they're varmints to my bird feeder.
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