noun Download 🔗Share A medium-sized rodent belonging to the genus Rattus. Examples : "The exterminator found several rats living in the basement of the old house. " animal organism biology nature Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share 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. Examples : "Seeing several rats scurrying under the shed, the gardener knew he had a pest problem in his backyard. " animal biology organism nature Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A person who is known for betrayal; a scoundrel; a quisling. Examples : "What a rat, leaving us stranded here!" character person moral negative Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share An informant or snitch. Examples : ""The teacher knew someone was cheating because she had rats in the class who told her." " person police character job communication Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A scab: a worker who acts against trade union policies. Examples : "The union members called the new workers "rats" for crossing the picket line and taking their jobs during the strike. " politics job society work economy organization Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A person who routinely spends time at a particular location. Examples : "He loved hockey and was a devoted rink rat." person place Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A wad of shed hair used as part of a hairstyle. Examples : "In the old movie, the actress used several rats to give her beehive hairstyle extra height. " appearance style body Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A roll of material used to puff out the hair, which is turned over it. Examples : "Before the dance, Grandma showed me how to use rats to give my updo extra volume. " appearance style Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Vagina. Examples : "Get your rat out." body sex anatomy organ Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Short for muskrat. Examples : "My neighbor traps rats that are damaging her vegetable garden near the pond. " animal nature Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share (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. Examples : "He is going to rat us out!" moral character action society communication guilt Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To work as a scab, going against trade union policies. Examples : ""Even though the union was on strike for better wages, John decided to rat and continue working for the company." " job business economy organization work industry politics Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share (of a dog, etc.) To kill rats. Examples : "The terrier rats in the barn every evening to keep the rodent population down. " animal action Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A scratch or a score. Examples : "The old table had a few rats on its surface from years of use. " mark Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A place in the sea with rapid currents and crags where a ship is likely to be torn apart in stormy weather. Examples : "The old fishermen warned sailors to avoid the rats off the coast, especially during hurricane season. " nautical ocean disaster geography Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To scratch or score. Examples : "He ratted a vertical line on his face with a pocket knife." mark action Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To tear, rip, rend. Examples : "Ratted to shreds." action Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share Damn, drat, blast; used in oaths. Examples : "Rats! I forgot my homework at home again. " curse language exclamation Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A ration. Examples : "During the camping trip, everyone received equal rats of trail mix to ensure we had enough for the whole hike. " food amount Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
interjection Download 🔗Share Expression of annoyance or disgust; damn, darn. Examples : ""Rats! I forgot my homework at home." " exclamation curse language Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
interjection Download 🔗Share Expression of disbelief. Examples : "Rats, I forgot my homework at home! " attitude exclamation language communication word Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading