rat

noun
UK: /ræt/
US: /ræt/

  1. A rodent similar to a large mouse with a long tail.

    1. I saw a rat in the kitchen last night. [ ] [ ]
    2. The exterminator was called to get rid of the rats in the old building. [ ] [ ]

  2. A disloyal or treacherous person who betrays their friends or associates.

    1. He's a rat; he told the boss about our plan. [ ] [ ]
    2. Nobody trusts a rat; they're always looking out for themselves first. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

informer rodent
rat verb

  1. To betray or inform on someone to the authorities or to someone in a position of power.

    1. Don't rat on me to the teacher. [ ] [ ]
    2. He ratted out his partners to the police to get a lighter sentence. [ ] [ ]
rat adjective

  1. Relating to the act of betraying someone or informing against them.

    1. He is a rat, always ratting others out. [ ] [ ]
    2. Being a rat person brings negativity to all your relationships. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "rat" in English means: A rodent similar to a large mouse with a long tail., A disloyal or treacherous person who betrays their friends or associates..

The phonetic transcription of "rat" is /ræt/ in British English and /ræt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "rat": informer, rodent.

Example usage of "rat": "I saw a rat in the kitchen last night.". More examples on the page.