Chris Pratt

My favorite animal to hunt is probably elk. There's nothing like the sound of a bugling bull splitting the cold air at first light. And that smell is unmistakable. Once you experience their musk in the wild there's no going back! A close second would be a varmint hunt.

American Actor

John Steinbeck

Man is the only kind of varmint sets his own trap, baits it, then steps in it.

American Author

Used in informal conversation, not in formal writing or speeches.

Colloquial Term

Implies annoyance or troublesome behavior, not just any animal or person.

Negative Nuance

Evoke images of small, sneaky creatures causing damage or mischief.

Image of Mischief

Common in rural contexts, often related to farming or ranching life.

Rural Perspective

Associated with the act of controlling harmful wildlife through hunting.

Hunting Associations

Suggests the animal causes harm or damage, particularly to property or livestock.

Varmint