animalejo
nounmasculineinformal/ɐnimɐˈlɐʒu/low
a·ni·ma·le·jo
Definition
A small animal, often with a connotation of insignificance, fragility, or contempt.
Some little creature was scurrying in the leaves.
The poor little thing was shivering in the cold.
Etymology
De animal + sufixo diminutivo/pejorativo -ejo.