(you dirty varmint). also is it originally an american phrase or not.
2007-03-24 09:56:30 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
One entry found for varmint.
Main Entry: var·mint
Pronunciation: 'vär-m&nt
Function: noun
Etymology: alteration of vermin
1 : an animal considered a pest; specifically : one classed as vermin and unprotected by game law
2 : a contemptible person : RASCAL; broadly : PERSON, FELLOW
I am not sure if it is originally an American phrase or not. That's a silly word so I am hoping not. ;) I will probably not get the 10 points but at least I was honest about not being sure. Take care.
2007-03-24 10:24:26 · answer #1 · answered by carly071 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Varmint - is a southern term for a despicable, obnoxious, or annoying person.
It is chiefly American English dialectal variant of vermin. Meaning "objectionable or troublesome person" was recorded for the first time in 1773.
2007-03-24 10:09:28 · answer #2 · answered by Catie I 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means an Irritating,troublesome or obnoxious person. It was first recorded first in the 16th century. It is a dialect variation of VERMIN.It is British English with the effect of french language due to the use of English by the french aristocracy in the 15th century.
2007-03-24 10:27:55 · answer #3 · answered by calvin 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is an American variation of the word vermin and when used to describe a person it is just saying that the person is some kind of pest.
2007-03-24 10:11:08 · answer #4 · answered by welshlion 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
animal,like a rat,mouse,coyote for instanceif you had fleas on you"those pesky varmints"or a dog bit you"the varmint bit me",iit derives from the latin vermis meaning worm and applies to all disease carrying animals
2007-03-24 10:11:20 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
a despicable, obnoxious, or annoying person
One that is considered undesirable, obnoxious, or troublesome
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2007-03-24 10:31:18 · answer #6 · answered by veronika123456 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a corruption of "vermin".
2007-03-25 11:27:36 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋