Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
rat
noun
/ræt/
Definition
A small to medium-sized rodent that is often considered a pest due to its presence in urban areas and its association with disease.
Examples
- The rat ran across the street, causing the driver to slam on the brakes.
- She felt like a rat for betraying her friend.
- The scientist studied the behavior of the lab rats in her experiment.
Meaning
The term ‘rat’ can refer to various species of the Rodentia order, particularly those in the genus Rattus. It commonly represents characteristics of being sneaky or untrustworthy.
Synonyms
- rodent
- pest
- betrayer
- snitch
