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The correct spelling is rats.
How to pronounce rats
/ɹæts/
nounIPA: /ɹæts/
Say it like: Rat-s
The correct spelling is rats. A medium-sized rodent belonging to the genus Rattus. For example: "What a rat, leaving us stranded here!"
Usage Examples
“What a rat, leaving us stranded here!”
“He loved hockey and was a devoted rink rat.”
“Get your rat out.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.A medium-sized rodent belonging to the genus Rattus.
- 2.Any of the numerous members of several rodent families (e.g. voles and mice) that resemble true rats in appearance, usually having a pointy snout, a long, bare tail, and body length greater than about 12 cm, or 5 inches.
- 3.A person who is known for betrayal; a scoundrel; a quisling.
- 4.An informant or snitch.
- 5.A scab: a worker who acts against trade union policies.
verb
- 1.(usually with “on” or “out”) To betray a person or party, especially by telling their secret to an authority or an enemy; to turn someone in.
- 2.To work as a scab, going against trade union policies.
- 3.(of a dog, etc.) To kill rats.
- 4.To scratch or score.
- 5.To tear, rip, rend.
interjection
- 1.Expression of annoyance or disgust; damn, darn.
- 2.Expression of disbelief.
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