rats
/ɹæts/noun
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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.
Example: What a rat, leaving us stranded here!
An informant or snitch.
verb
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(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: He is going to rat us out!
To work as a scab, going against trade union policies.
(of a dog, etc.) To kill rats.
noun
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A scratch or a score.
A place in the sea with rapid currents and crags where a ship is likely to be torn apart in stormy weather.
verb
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To scratch or score.
Example: He ratted a vertical line on his face with a pocket knife.
To tear, rip, rend.
Example: Ratted to shreds.
Damn, drat, blast; used in oaths.
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A ration.
interjection
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Expression of annoyance or disgust; damn, darn.
Expression of disbelief.