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A medium-sized rodent belonging to the genus Rattus.
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.
A person who is known for betrayal; a scoundrel; a quisling.
"What a rat, leaving us stranded here!"
An informant or snitch.
Synonyms
(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.
"He is going to rat us out!"
To work as a scab, going against trade union policies.
(of a dog, etc.) To kill rats.
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How to use "RAT" in a sentence
"What a rat, leaving us stranded here!"
A person who is known for betrayal; a scoundrel; a quisling.…
"He loved hockey and was a devoted rink rat."
A person who routinely spends time at a particular location.…
"Get your rat out."
Vagina.…
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