n. sing. & | 1. | An animal, in general. |
2. | A noxious or mischievous animal; especially, noxious little animals or insects, collectively, as squirrels, rats, mice, worms, flies, lice, bugs, etc. | |
3. | Hence, in contempt, noxious human beings. |
Noun | 1. | vermin - an irritating or obnoxious person Synonyms: varmint |
2. | vermin - any of various small animals or insects that are pests; e.g. cockroaches or rats |