vermin
Vermin (noun) means Small animals, especially rodents or insects, considered pests because they damage crops, spread disease, or cause a nuisance. Example: “The old barn was infested with vermin.”
How to use vermin
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishPest animals like rats and mice — or, as an insult, worthless or despicable people.
Calling a person "vermin" is a strong insult; use with care.
Word forms
vermins plural
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The old barn was infested with _____.
Etymology
From Old French vermine, from Vulgar Latin verminum, a collective term built from Latin vermis ("worm").
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What does “vermin” mean?
The word “vermin” means small animals, especially rodents or insects, considered pests because they damage crops, spread disease, or cause a nuisance. In plain terms, pest animals like rats and mice — or, as an insult, worthless or despicable people.
How do you pronounce “vermin”?
“Vermin” is pronounced VUR-mihn (/ˈvɝmɪn/ in IPA).
How do you use “vermin” in a sentence?
Here is “vermin” used in a sentence: “The old barn was infested with vermin.”
What part of speech is “vermin”?
“Vermin” is a noun.
Where does the word “vermin” come from?
The word “vermin” comes from Vulgar Latin. From Old French vermine, from Vulgar Latin verminum, a collective term built from Latin vermis ("worm").
How many meanings does “vermin” have?
“Vermin” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: small animals, especially rodents or insects, considered pests because they damage crops, spread disease, or cause a nuisance.
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