Definitions
- Referring to a small or domesticated animal, such as a pet or farm animal. - Talking about a wild animal in a friendly or endearing way. - Describing an unidentified or unknown animal.
- Referring to a wild animal that is considered a pest or nuisance, such as a rodent or predator. - Talking about an animal that is causing damage or destruction to property or crops. - Describing an animal that is hunted or trapped for sport or control purposes.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to animals.
- 2Both words can be used to describe wild animals.
- 3Both words have negative connotations.
- 4Both words are informal and colloquial.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Critter is a more general term that can refer to any type of animal, while varmint specifically refers to animals that are considered pests or nuisances.
- 2Connotation: Critter has a neutral or positive connotation, while varmint has a negative connotation.
- 3Identification: Critter can be used when the speaker is unsure of the type of animal, while varmint implies that the animal is known and identified as a pest.
- 4Location: Critter can be used to describe both domesticated and wild animals, while varmint is typically used to describe wild animals.
- 5Frequency: Critter is a more common word than varmint in everyday language.
Remember this!
Critter and varmint are both informal words used to describe animals, but they have different connotations and usage. Critter is a more general term that can refer to any type of animal, while varmint specifically refers to animals that are considered pests or nuisances. Critter has a neutral or positive connotation, while varmint has a negative connotation. Critter can be used to describe both domesticated and wild animals, while varmint is typically used to describe wild animals that are causing damage or destruction.
