Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
rat-run
noun
/ˈrat rən/
Definition
A route taken by drivers to avoid congested areas, usually through smaller, less-traveled streets.
Examples
- Many commuters use the local rat-run to escape the morning traffic jam.
- The rat-run through the alley is much faster than the main road.
- After discovering a rat-run, she always takes that shortcut to work.
Meaning
A short or indirect route taken to bypass heavy traffic, often in urban settings.
Synonyms
- shortcut
- bypass
- detour
