
Varmint
Colloquial Term
Used in informal conversation, not in formal writing or speeches.
That raccoon's a real varmint, always tipping over my trash bins.
Negative Nuance
Implies annoyance or troublesome behavior, not just any animal or person.
He's such a varmint, hiding my tools when I need them the most.
Image of Mischief
Evoke images of small, sneaky creatures causing damage or mischief.
Those squirrels are cute, but they're varmints to my bird feeder.
Compare with
BeastCreatureCritterIntruderNuisancePestRodentVermin
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