critter
word
Definition
A critter is an informal word for an animal or creature, often used for small or unknown animals.
Usage & Nuances
Very informal; mostly used in American English. Commonly refers to small, harmless animals but can be used for any animal playfully. Rarely used for insects or humans. Popular in children's stories or when speaking affectionately.
Spanish: animalito - criaturaPortuguese (BR): bichinho - criaturaPortuguese (PT): bichinho - criaturaChinese (Simplified): 小动物 - 小生物Chinese (Traditional): 小動物 - 小生物Hindi: प्यारा जानवर - जीवArabic: مخلوق صغير - حيوانBengali: প্রাণী - ছোট প্রাণীRussian: зверушка - животное (разговорное)Japanese: 生き物 - 動物（くだけた言い方）Vietnamese: con vật - sinh vật (thân mật)Korean: 동물 - 생물 (귀엽게 또는 친근하게)Turkish: yaratık - hayvancıkUrdu: جاندار - جانور (پیار سے)Indonesian: makhluk - binatang kecil
Example Sentences
Look at that cute little critter by the tree!
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My grandma always feeds the wild critters in her yard.
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We found a weird-looking critter under the porch last night.
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Those noisy critters wake me up every morning!
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Don't worry, the critter is harmless.
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The pond is full of funny little critters.
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