Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
rats-nest
noun
/ræts nɛst/
Definition
A disorganized and untidy collection of objects or materials, often resembling a nest created by rats.
Examples
- The garage was such a rats-nest that we couldn’t find anything.
- After the renovation, the cluttered living room looked more like a rats-nest than a cozy space.
- He called it a rats-nest, but I thought it had a certain charm.
Meaning
The term ‘rats-nest’ is typically used metaphorically to describe a chaotic, messy situation or environment.
Synonyms
- mess
- chaos
- disarray
- jumble
- shambles
