Definitions
There are 11 meanings of the word
Rat.
How to pronounce rat:
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Rat - as a noun
Any of various long-tailed rodents similar to but larger than a mouse
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
gnawerrodentHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Someone who works (or provides workers) during a strike
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
blacklegscabstrikebreakerA person who is deemed to be despicable or contemptible
Example: "Only a rotter would do that"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
crumbdirty doglowlifepukerotterscum bagscumbagskunkso-and-sostinkerstinkpotOne who reveals confidential information to the police or other authority
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
betrayerblabberinformersquealerHypernyms (Closely Related)
informantsourceHyponyms (Broadly Related)
A pad (usually made of hair) worn as part of a woman's coiffure
Rat - as a verb
Desert one's party or group of friends, for example, for one's personal advantage
Employ scabs or strike breakers in
Give (hair) the appearance of being fuller by using a rat
Catch rats, especially with dogs
Example Sentences
"I saw a rat scurrying across the street."
"My cat caught a rat in the backyard."
"The laboratory is conducting experiments on rats."
"I hate the way rats nibble on food in my pantry."
"There is a family of rats living in the sewers."
Word Game Points
Is RAT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, rat is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
RAT has a SCRABBLE points total of 3.
Is RAT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, rat is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordRAT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 3.
Is RAT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, rat is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordRAT has a WORDFEUD points total of 3.
