English Explanatory Dictionary

critter

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A creature, and specifically, an animal or something animal-like.
  2. A small locomotive used in an industrial setting.

Pronunciation

krĭtʹər /ˈkɹɪtɚ/ /ˈkɹɪtə/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-critter.wav

Word forms

critter critters

Etymology

First attested 1815, from a dialectal pronunciation of creature.

Derived words

congresscritter crispy critter crittercam critterproof crotch critter gendercritter salescritter spokescritter werecritter
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