critter

noun
UK: /ˈkrɪtər/
US: /ˈkrɪtər/

  1. A living creature, especially an animal.

    1. A little critter ran across the road quickly.
    2. The forest is home to many different kinds of critter, from squirrels to bears.

  2. A person, sometimes used in a slightly negative or humorous way.

    1. He is a strange critter sometimes, I don't understand his humor.
    2. That little critter always causes trouble whenever he is around other people.

Synonyms

beast individual creature person animal

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "critter" in English means: A living creature, especially an animal., A person, sometimes used in a slightly negative or humorous way..

The phonetic transcription of "critter" is /ˈkrɪtər/ in British English and /ˈkrɪtər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "critter": beast, individual, creature, person, animal.

Example usage of "critter": "A little critter ran across the road quickly.". More examples on the page.