Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

rat-cheese

noun

/ˈratˌCHiz/

Definition

A type of cheese that is notably hard and pungent, often associated with a strong smell.

Examples

The old, abandoned warehouse had a distinct smell that reminded me of rat-cheese.
Some gourmet chefs appreciate rat-cheese for its bold flavor in unique dishes.
He joked that the lunchroom cheese was probably rat-cheese after smelling it for the first time.

Meaning

Rat-cheese typically refers to a cheese that has a very strong odor, reminiscent of something unpleasant, which may deter some people from enjoying it.