Critter: meaning, definitions and examples

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critter

 

[ หˆkrษชtษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

small animal

Critter is a slang term used to refer to a small animal, especially a mammal or insect. It is often used informally and affectionately to describe pets or wildlife.

Synonyms

animal, beast, creature, varmint.

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Word Description / Examples
critter

This word is often used informally and affectionately, usually in rural areas or in a country setting. It can refer to small animals or bugs.

  • Look at that little critter scurrying across the yard.
  • There are some critters getting into the garden.
animal

This is the most general and neutral term, suitable for any context where you need to refer to a living being that is not a human. It's often used in scientific, educational, and everyday settings.

  • The zoo has a wide variety of animals.
  • Please do not feed the animals.
creature

This term is somewhat formal and can be used in literary or fantasy contexts. It often refers to strange or unknown beings and can also be neutral or affectionate, depending on the context.

  • The forest is home to many mysterious creatures.
  • He's a kind-hearted creature despite his frightening appearance.
beast

This word is used to describe large or ferocious animals and often has a negative or dramatic connotation. It is sometimes used in storytelling or to emphasize the wild nature of an animal.

  • The dragon is a fearsome beast.
  • Hunters set out to capture the beast that had been terrorizing the village.
varmint

This is a colloquial term, primarily used in rural or country settings. It has a negative connotation and usually refers to pests or troublesome small animals.

  • Those varmints keep digging up my vegetables.
  • The farmer was always finding ways to keep varmints out of his barn.

Examples of usage

  • Look at that critter scurrying across the yard!
  • I found a critter living in the bushes near my house.

Translations

Translations of the word "critter" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น criatura

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅเคฐเคพเคฃเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Kreatur

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ makhluk

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัั‚ะฒะพั€ั–ะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ stworzenie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็”Ÿใ็‰ฉ (ikimono)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท crรฉature

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ criatura

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yaratฤฑk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ƒ๋ฌผ (saengmul)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุฎู„ูˆู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tvor

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ tvor

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็”Ÿ็‰ฉ (shฤ“ngwรน)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ bitje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ skepna

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะฐั€ะฐั‚ั‹ะปั‹ั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒ แƒกแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mษ™xluq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ criatura

Etymology

The word 'critter' originated as a colloquial American English term in the early 19th century. It is believed to be a blend of the words 'creature' and 'critic', originally used to refer to any living being. Over time, 'critter' has become associated with small, often cute or endearing animals.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,403 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.