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.
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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.
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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.
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Al Wolter,
Outdoor Life,
10 Jan. 2025
Jett Rink was a really malevolent varmint, and kind of swarthy and dark.
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Jeff Conway,
Forbes,
2 Dec. 2024
See All Example Sentences for varmint
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for varmint
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This cot-style find is made of breathable mesh fabric to keep your dog cool, and the steel frame features skid-resistant feet.
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Their dog was found alive, which gave the younger Eliezer Alfonzo hope.
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For instance, there are glazed pork belly chunks served on crispy tostones, tuna tataki with a jerk-spice rub, and a bright, citrusy conch salad.
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Learn how to cook lionfish ceviche, jerk chicken, and more with a group of like-minded people from all over the world, concluding with an alfresco feast—a true one-of-a-kind connection between strangers.
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Rabies is often found in bats, raccoons, skunks, and foxes, but any mammal can be infected.
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Hence, bright lights and sprays of water will make skunks want to flee your yard.
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The group demonstrated near the Washington Monument and was met by a few counter protestors, one of which played clown music throughout the majority of the demonstration.
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But many did not, as the 1981 episodes tell the grim tale of a young girl named Sylvia (Barash), who is raped by a stranger wearing a horrifying clown mask.
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Critter Control offers specialized pest control plans to get rid of raccoons, squirrels, rats, mice, bats and more.
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The antibody combination performed well in both mice and rats.
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There, students can see animals including snakes, axolotls, tiger salamanders, turtles, toads, frogs, tarantulas, millipedes, bunnies and owls, Wieser said.
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These birds will eventually be released on Palmyra Atoll, a brown snake-free island in the Pacific Ocean.
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Backyard Chickens Unfortunately, the feed in chicken coops will attract vermin.
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Chain restaurants, moldy cutting boards, sewage backups and the usual vermin fill this week’s list restaurants failing inspection in Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach and the Florida Keys.
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Clooney might be known as the joker of the two.
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Like any public hearing, there were a few jokers who had some strange outbursts, but the majority of the over a dozen speakers weren’t satisfied with Gower’s presentation and used their times to ask questions of the owners as to what has taken so long with this project.
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“Varmint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/varmint. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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