Varmints Meaning in English
word · lemma: varmint
Definition
'Varmints' means troublesome or unwanted animals, especially small wild creatures that cause problems, like rats, raccoons, or insects. Sometimes it can also be used playfully for mischievous people.
Usage & Nuances
Mainly informal and regional in American English, especially rural or Southern US. Often refers to pests or small wild animals causing trouble, and sometimes playfully to naughty children. Less common in formal writing.
Example Sentences
He called the mice in his house varmints.
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The farmer set traps to catch the varmints in his barn.
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The garden was destroyed by varmints last summer.
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Those raccoons are clever little varmints—they got into the trash again!
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Grandpa used to call us kids little varmints when we played tricks on him.
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If you leave food out, you’ll attract all kinds of varmints.
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