Rat — synonyms, definition

1. rat (Noun)

Bugger betrayer blabber blackguard blackleg bum crumb devil dirtbag dirty dog dog douche douche bag git grass idiot imbecile informer lowlife name • • •

rat (Noun) — Any of various long-tailed rodents similar to but larger than a mouse.

rat (Noun) — Someone who works (or provides workers) during a strike.

rat (Noun) — A person who is deemed to be despicable or contemptible. ex. "kill the rat"

rat (Noun) — One who reveals confidential information to the police or other authority. ex. "The mafia liquidated the rat"

rat (Noun) — A pad (usually made of hair) worn as part of a woman's coiffure.

rat (Noun) — Someone who reports another person's wrongdoings to someone in authority.

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2. rat (Verb)

abandon abscond betray defect denounce fink forsake give away renounce shit shop squeak stag tell on

rat (Verb) — Desert one's party or group of friends, for example, for one's personal advantage.

rat (Verb) — (industry) employ scabs or strike breakers in.

rat (Verb) — Take the place of work of someone on strike.

rat (Verb) — Give (hair) the appearance of being fuller by using a rat.

rat (Verb) — Catch rats, especially with dogs.

rat (Verb) — Give away information about somebody.

capture catch defect desert do work employ engage fill out hire inform pad work sell out

3. rat (US)

gossip snitch tattletale telltale troublemaker