Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
rattail
noun
/ˈratˌtāl/
Definition
A rattail refers to a long, thin tail of an animal, often resembling that of a rat.
Examples
- She styled her hair in a rattail for the costume party.
- The rattail of the fish was surprisingly long compared to its body.
Meaning
In a broader context, ‘rattail’ can also describe a hairstyle where the hair is left long in one or several strands while the rest is cut short.
Synonyms
- Tail
- Long tail
- Filament
