Associations to the word «Vermin»

Wiktionary

VERMIN, noun. (countable or uncountable) Any one of various common types of small insects or animals which cause harm and annoyance. [from c. 1300]
VERMIN, noun. (countable or uncountable) Animals that prey on game, such as foxes or weasels.
VERMIN, noun. (countable or uncountable) Obnoxious, or mean and offensive person or people. [from 1560s]

Dictionary definition

VERMIN, noun. An irritating or obnoxious person.
VERMIN, noun. Any of various small animals or insects that are pests; e.g. cockroaches or rats; "cereals must be protected from mice and other vermin"; "he examined the child's head for vermin"; "boys in the village have probably been shooting vermin".

Wise words

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