Rat Word Meaning

Old English ræt, probably of Romance origin; reinforced in Middle English by Old French rat. The verb dates from the early 19th century

a rodent that resembles a large mouse, typically having a pointed snout and a long tail. Some kinds have become cosmopolitan and are sometimes responsible for transmitting diseases.

rodent that resembles large mouse

a despicable person, especially a man who has been deceitful or disloyal

despicable person

• her rat of a husband cheated on her

a person who is associated with or frequents a specified place

person who is associated with or frequents specified place

• LA mall rats

a pad used to give shape and fullness to a woman's hair.

pad used to give shape and fullness to woman's hair

used to express mild annoyance or irritation.

used to express mild annoyance or irritation

hunt or kill rats

hunt or kill rats

• we would always take a terrier when we fished and the terrier ratted away

desert one's party, side, or cause

desert one's party or cause

• many of the clans rallied to his support, others ratted and joined the King's forces

shape (hair) with a special pad.

shape hair with rat