Critter: meaning, definitions and examples
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critter
[ หkrษชtษr ]
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
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:
๐ต๐น criatura
๐ฎ๐ณ เคชเฅเคฐเคพเคฃเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช Kreatur
๐ฎ๐ฉ makhluk
๐บ๐ฆ ััะฒะพััะฝะฝั
๐ต๐ฑ stworzenie
๐ฏ๐ต ็ใ็ฉ (ikimono)
๐ซ๐ท crรฉature
๐ช๐ธ criatura
๐น๐ท yaratฤฑk
๐ฐ๐ท ์๋ฌผ (saengmul)
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุฎููู
๐จ๐ฟ tvor
๐ธ๐ฐ tvor
๐จ๐ณ ็็ฉ (shฤngwรน)
๐ธ๐ฎ bitje
๐ฎ๐ธ skepna
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถะฐัะฐััะปัั
๐ฌ๐ช แแ แกแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ mษxluq
๐ฒ๐ฝ criatura
Word origin
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.