nounπShareA medium-sized rodent belonging to the genus Rattus."The exterminator found several rats living in the basement of the old house. "animalorganismbiologynatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAny 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."Seeing several rats scurrying under the shed, the gardener knew he had a pest problem in his backyard. "animalbiologyorganismnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA person who is known for betrayal; a scoundrel; a quisling."What a rat, leaving us stranded here!"characterpersonmoralnegativeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn informant or snitch.""The teacher knew someone was cheating because she had rats in the class who told her." "personpolicecharacterjobcommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA scab: a worker who acts against trade union policies."The union members called the new workers "rats" for crossing the picket line and taking their jobs during the strike. "politicsjobsocietyworkeconomyorganizationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA person who routinely spends time at a particular location."He loved hockey and was a devoted rink rat."personplaceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA wad of shed hair used as part of a hairstyle."In the old movie, the actress used several rats to give her beehive hairstyle extra height. "appearancestylebodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA roll of material used to puff out the hair, which is turned over it."Before the dance, Grandma showed me how to use rats to give my updo extra volume. "appearancestyleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareVagina."Get your rat out."bodysexanatomyorganChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareShort for muskrat."My neighbor traps rats that are damaging her vegetable garden near the pond. "animalnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(usually with βonβ or βoutβ) 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!"moralcharacteractionsocietycommunicationguiltChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo work as a scab, going against trade union policies.""Even though the union was on strike for better wages, John decided to rat and continue working for the company." "jobbusinesseconomyorganizationworkindustrypoliticsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(of a dog, etc.) To kill rats."The terrier rats in the barn every evening to keep the rodent population down. "animalactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA scratch or a score."The old table had a few rats on its surface from years of use. "markChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA place in the sea with rapid currents and crags where a ship is likely to be torn apart in stormy weather."The old fishermen warned sailors to avoid the rats off the coast, especially during hurricane season. "nauticaloceandisastergeographyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo scratch or score."He ratted a vertical line on his face with a pocket knife."markactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareDamn, drat, blast; used in oaths."Rats! I forgot my homework at home again. "curselanguageexclamationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA ration."During the camping trip, everyone received equal rats of trail mix to ensure we had enough for the whole hike. "foodamountChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
interjectionπShareExpression of annoyance or disgust; damn, darn.""Rats! I forgot my homework at home." "exclamationcurselanguageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
interjectionπShareExpression of disbelief."Rats, I forgot my homework at home! "attitudeexclamationlanguagecommunicationwordChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading