varmint

noun

ˈvär-mənt How to pronounce varmint (audio)
Definition of varmintnext
as in bastard
a person whose behavior is offensive to others a seedy saloon that attracts the most low-down, dirty varmints in town

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Recent Examples of varmint One subset of varmint rounds are cartridges that don't use bullets. — David Szondy april 19, New Atlas, 19 Apr. 2026 The dog, unable to climb after the varmint, stood on his haunches with his front paws resting on the tree and howled loudly. — Kay Johnson, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2025 At the time, wolves were still considered predatory varmints to be shot from airplanes, trapped and snared for $100 bounty and whatever hides would bring. — Al Wolter, Outdoor Life, 10 Jan. 2025 Jett Rink was a really malevolent varmint, and kind of swarthy and dark. — Jeff Conway, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for varmint
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  1. dog
  2. jerk
  3. skunk
  4. clown
  5. rat
  6. snake
  7. vermin
  8. joker
Noun
  • The Perk That Actually Works For years, companies have competed to fill their offices with amenities meant to signal ambition—ping pong tables, nap rooms, office dogs, sprawling lounges.
    — Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Authorities are using divers, dogs, sonar and other types of technologies to scour the area for Karen Solomon, Saucier said.
    — Elise Hammond, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of dog
Noun
  • In Show Must Go On, the comedian embraces his own compassion by pretending to be a jerk.
    — Britina Cheng, Vulture, 11 Aug. 2026
  • That screwed up the works / And not due to his sloppy hiring / Of a crew of incompetent jerks.
    — Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of jerk
Noun
  • Rabies is spread by the bite or scratch of an infected animal, such as a groundhog, cat, fox, raccoon, skunk or bat.
    — Bryan Lynn, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Alternative Methods to Keep Skunks Away There are a few methods to try for deterring skunks.
    — The Spruce, The Spruce, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of skunk
Noun
  • Rather than deescalating, Gabela yelled at Corben, calling him a clown.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Yusef Toubassi sits with his grandson Masa, looking on as children run by with cheeks painted bright colors and others howling with joy as clowns spin them around.
    — Dina Kraft, Christian Science Monitor, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of clown
Noun
  • Once the rats are settled into their new homes, the zoo will eventually begin showing the rats at the amphitheater, demonstrating their ability to find scents through maze walls.
    — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 18 Aug. 2026
  • There are still reports of West Nile, Zika and Chikungunya, plus the potential introductions of Chagas and rat lungworm disease.
    — Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of rat
Noun
  • Review There are sprawling meadows made for picnicking, walking trails that snake through dense forests, and a picturesque lake.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Aug. 2026
  • The zoo’s veterinary team collaborated with cancer specialists at nearby University of Liverpool to adapt an emerging treatment called electrochemotherapy, readying it for first-time use in a snake.
    — Charlotte Reck, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of snake
Noun
  • Then, use the cotton balls to block areas where vermin may try to enter.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Lineage also has been accruing fines as air regulators demand the company take additional steps to mitigate the smell and the vermin drawn to the site and surrounding neighborhoods.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of vermin
Noun
  • The jokers Toth and Jackson, bless them, keep things endearing and funny.
    — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 19 Aug. 2026
  • At some point, all these jokers need to sit down and stop auditioning for attention long enough to actually do the jobs they were elected or appointed to do.
    — Rachel Marsden, Hartford Courant, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of joker

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“Varmint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/varmint. Accessed 24 Aug. 2026.

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