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varmint

/ˈvɑrmɪnt/ noun · British & US
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What does varmint mean?

noun

A contemptible or despicable person; a pest or nuisance. A wild animal, especially a carnivorous mammal, such as a raccoon or a skunk.

Example

"The farmer considered the raccoon a varmint and tried to chase it away."

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