varmint
or var·ment
[ vahr-muhnt ]
/ ˈvɑr mənt /
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noun
Chiefly Southern and South Midland U.S.
- vermin.
- an objectionable or undesirable animal, usually predatory, as a coyote or bobcat.
a despicable, obnoxious, or annoying person.
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Words nearby varmint
Varityper, varix, varlet, varletry, Varley loop, varmint, Varmus, varna, varnish, varnishing day, varnish tree
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varmint
/ (ˈvɑːmɪnt) /
noun
informal an irritating or obnoxious person or animal
Word Origin for varmint
C16: dialect variant of varmin vermin
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