vermin

Meaning

1. (plural, singular) Any of various common types of small insects or other animals which cause harm and annoyance.
2. (plural, singular) An animal that preys on game, such as a fox or a weasel.
3. (plural, singular) An obnoxious or mean and offensive person.

Synonyms

pest

varmint

scum

bug

🐛

reptile

insect

filth

insects

louse

monster

mouse

🐭

muck

parasite

pests

rodent

serpent

skunk

🦨

snake

🐍

worm

🪱

evil spirits

bad person

harmful insect

injurious bird

something harmful

animal

🐾

pain

annoyance

bastard

beast

cuss

devil

Translations

vermine

Ungeziefer

ongedierte

bicho

🐛

ζωύφια

vérmina

bichos

infestantes

haşarat

animali nocivi

alimaña

ενοχλητικά ζώα

mikrop

🦠

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈvɝmɪn/

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English: vermyn

In summary

From Middle English vermyn, vermyne, from Old French vermine, from Vulgar Latin *verminum (“vermin”), collective noun formed from Latin vermis (“worm”). Compare vermiculate and vermivorous. See also worm.