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critter.

A creature, and specifically, an animal or something animal-like.

7 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈkɹɪtɚ/General-American/ˈkɹɪtə/Received-Pronunciation
  1. A creature, and specifically, an animal or something animal-like.

    Australia · US · endearing · usually
  2. A small locomotive used in an industrial setting.

    US
Where this word comes from

First attested 1815, from a dialectal pronunciation of creature.

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