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Definition of varmint

varmint

/ˈvɑːr.mɪnt/
var · mint
Plural:varmints
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varmint Lexical Profile

varmint Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

North American A troublesome, destructive, or predatory wild animal regarded as a pest to crops or livestock.

Example

"The rancher repaired the wooden fence to keep any hungry varmint out of the chicken coop."

2

North American An annoying, mischievous, or contemptible person (often used playfully or humorously).

Example

"The old shopkeeper shook his head and laughed as the little varmint ran off with an extra piece of candy."

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• Nearby Words

various
variously
variousness
varmint
varna
varnish
varnisher

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the 16th century as a dialectal alteration of "vermin" (via the intermediate form "varmint" with an excrescent final -t), ultimately deriving from Anglo-French vermin and Latin vermis, meaning "worm."

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