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Definition of critter

critter

/ˈkrɪt.ər/
crit · ter
Plural:critters
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critter Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

North American A living creature or animal, especially a small wildlife mammal, insect, or domestic farm animal (informal).

Example

"We heard some nocturnal critter rustling through the dry leaves outside our tent."

2

North American A person or child, often used with an affectionate, humorous, or sympathetic adjective (informal).

Example

"The poor little critter was exhausted after spending the whole afternoon playing in the park."

Synonyms
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• Rhymes for critter

• Nearby Words

criticize
criticizer
critique
critter
croak
croaker
croaky

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the early 19th century as a regional American dialectal pronunciation of the word 'creature', which ultimately derives from Latin 'creatura' (a thing created).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Critter. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/critter
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