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Varment - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

Varment is a dialectal or informal variant of vermin, referring to troublesome wild animals or pests, such as rats or raccoons, that damage crops or property. It can also describe a mischievous person.

varment

/ˈvɑːrmənt/ /ˈvɑːmənt/

Definition:

A troublesome or destructive animal, often considered a pest.

Synonyms:

pest, nuisance, critter, vermin

Part of Speech:

noun

Antonyms:

pet, protector

Common Collocations:

pesky varmint, shoot varmints, varmint control

Derivatives:

varmints, varminty

Usage Tips:

Use "varmint" informally to describe annoying animals like raccoons or rodents in rural contexts.

Common Phrases:

pesky varmint, varmint hunt, old varmint

Etymology:

Derived from "vermin," altered in American dialect to "varmint" in the 16th century.

Examples:

  • 1. The farmer set traps for the varmint eating his crops.
  • 2. That sneaky varmint stole food from the trash again!
  • 3. Grandpa called the raccoon a troublesome varmint.
  • 4. The old barn was full of noisy varmints at night.

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