1. a troublesome wild animal, especially one that damages crops or livestock
Usage: informal
2. a mischievous or troublesome person, especially a child
Usage: informal

Examples

• The farmer set traps to catch the varmints that were eating his corn.
• Coyotes and other varmints pose a threat to the sheep.
• That little varmint broke my window with his baseball.
• The old man chased the varmints away from his garden.
• Stop being such a varmint and help your sister.
• Raccoons are clever varmints that can open garbage cans.