RATS
/ΙΉΓ¦ts/
4
Scrabble
4
WWF
R(1) A(1) T(1) S(1)
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Definition
/ΙΉΓ¦ts/
noun
- 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!”
verb
- (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!”
- To work as a scab, going against trade union policies.
- (of a dog, etc.) To kill rats.
noun
- 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
- To scratch or score.“He ratted a vertical line on his face with a pocket knife.”
- To tear, rip, rend.“Ratted to shreds.”
- Damn, drat, blast; used in oaths.
noun
- A ration.
interjection
- Expression of annoyance or disgust; damn, darn.
- Expression of disbelief.
Source: Wiktionary
