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

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.