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Synonyms for critter


Grammar : Noun
Spell : krit-er
Phonetic Transcription : ˈkrɪt ər

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Définition of critter

Origin :
  • 1815, dialectal or humorous pronunciation of creature.
  • As in beast : noun large wild animal; brute
  • As in brute : noun barbarian
  • As in creature : noun being, beast
  • As in animal : noun animate being; mammal
Example sentences :
  • I took in a cat for company 'tother day, but the critter's run away.
  • Extract from : « Cy Whittaker's Place » by Joseph C. Lincoln
  • Not that I loved the critter for his own sake, but because all Greaserdom was out to down him.
  • Extract from : « Cy Whittaker's Place » by Joseph C. Lincoln
  • Need a tug to haul this critter into the channel, I swan you do!
  • Extract from : « Fair Harbor » by Joseph Crosby Lincoln
  • If that critter fell overboard I wouldn't heave him no life-preserver.
  • Extract from : « Fair Harbor » by Joseph Crosby Lincoln
  • When we got where the critter's legs touched bottom, Becky remarks: "Whoa!"
  • Extract from : « Cape Cod Stories » by Joseph C. Lincoln
  • The "critter" was David, who was apparently turning somersaults in the basket.
  • Extract from : « Mary-'Gusta » by Joseph C. Lincoln
  • Do you suppose you can worry such a critter as that by talkin' to him about what he owes?
  • Extract from : « Mary-'Gusta » by Joseph C. Lincoln
  • For a critter as fussy and particular about some things, he's careless enough about others.
  • Extract from : « Keziah Coffin » by Joseph C. Lincoln
  • That Caleb critter is marryin' into our family 'cause he knows I'm well off.
  • Extract from : « Keziah Coffin » by Joseph C. Lincoln
  • Never saw such a critter as you be to chase after the girls.
  • Extract from : « The Portygee » by Joseph Crosby Lincoln

Antonyms for critter

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