ver·min

ver·min
/ˈvɚmən/ noun [plural]
1 : small insects and animals (such as fleas or mice) that are sometimes harmful to plants or other animals and that are difficult to get rid of

The room was crawling with roaches and other vermin.

2 informal : very bad, unpleasant, or offensive people

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