rat

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Pronunciation
/ɹæt/
/ɹæt/
Noun
13 definition(s)
1 Definition

A medium-sized rodent belonging to the genus Rattus.

2 Definition

Any of the numerous members of several rodent families (e.g. voles and mice) that resemble true rats in appearance, usually having a pointy snout, a long, bare tail, and body length greater than about 12 cm, or 5 inches.

3 Definition

A person who is known for betrayal; a scoundrel; a quisling.

Example Sentences
  • What a rat, leaving us stranded here!
4 Definition

An informant or snitch.

5 Definition

A scab: a worker who acts against trade union policies.

6 Definition

A person who routinely spends time at a particular location.

Example Sentences
  • He loved hockey and was a devoted rink rat.
7 Definition

A wad of shed hair used as part of a hairstyle.

8 Definition

A roll of material used to puff out the hair, which is turned over it.

9 Definition

Vagina.

Example Sentences
  • Get your rat out.
10 Definition

Short for muskrat.

11 Definition

A scratch or a score.

12 Definition

A place in the sea with rapid currents and crags where a ship is likely to be torn apart in stormy weather.

13 Definition

A ration.

Verb
6 definition(s)
1 Definition

(usually with “on” or “out”) To betray a person or party, especially by telling their secret to an authority or an enemy; to turn someone in.

Example Sentences
  • He is going to rat us out!
2 Definition

To work as a scab, going against trade union policies.

3 Definition

(of a dog, etc.) To kill rats.

4 Definition

To scratch or score.

Example Sentences
  • He ratted a vertical line on his face with a pocket knife.
5 Definition

To tear, rip, rend.

Example Sentences
  • Ratted to shreds.
6 Definition

Damn, drat, blast; used in oaths.