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Vermin Definition & Meaning

vermin
noun
  1. an irritating or obnoxious person
  2. 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"

"Vermin" in song lyrics

See how vermin is used in real songs:

  • "I spit heat serum, Beat clearing, Shots at the vermin"
    Bronze Nazzreth f/ Illa Dayz, Kevlaar 7, Phillie, Salute — Detroit Taliban
  • "Hidden like a treasure chest covered with vermin"
    Downsyde — Lies of Honesty
  • "Force feed you raw hip hop til ya neck swell, vicious vermin"
    Dr. Ama f/ Block McCloud — Move Me

Usage tips for "vermin"

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Frequently asked questions

What does vermin mean?
an irritating or obnoxious person 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"
What part of speech is vermin?
Vermin is a noun.
How many definitions does vermin have?
Vermin has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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