ratty

adjective
UK: /ˈræti/
US: /ˈræti/

  1. In bad condition because it is old or worn.

    1. My old jeans are getting ratty, I need new ones.
    2. The teddy bear, now ratty and torn, had been her childhood companion.

  2. Looking untidy or scruffy.

    1. He wore a ratty old coat.
    2. After camping for a week, their hair looked ratty and unkempt.

Synonyms

worn scruffy frayed tatty shabby

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "ratty" in English means: In bad condition because it is old or worn., Looking untidy or scruffy..

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

Synonyms for "ratty": worn, scruffy, frayed, tatty, shabby.

Example usage of "ratty": "My old jeans are getting ratty, I need new ones.". More examples on the page.