Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ratting
verb
/ˈræt.ɪŋ/
Definition
The act of reporting or betraying someone to authority figures, often for personal gain or to avoid trouble.
Examples
- He was accused of ratting on his friends to save himself.
- The witness faced backlash for ratting during the trial.
- In the poker game, he ended up ratting out his partner for cheating.
Meaning
Ratting refers to the behavior of informing or snitching on someone, usually about illegal activities or misbehavior. It is often seen in a negative light as an act of betrayal.
Synonyms
- informer
- snitch
- betrayer
- tattletale
