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Ratty definition

rătē
rattier rattiest
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(UK, colloquial) Irritable, annoyed.
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Of or characteristic of rats.
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Infested with rats.
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Dilapidated; shabby.
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Of or like a rat.
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Full of rats.
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(slang) Shabby or run-down.
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Similar to a rat; ratlike.
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Infested with rats.
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(colloquial) In poor condition or repair; worn out; battered; tattered; torn.
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Adjective

Base Form:
ratty
Comparative:
rattier
Superlative:
rattiest

Origin of ratty

  • From rat +"Ž -y.

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Ratty Sentence Examples

  • She had on these ratty hot pants in the middle of Winter.

  • She gets so ratty, all I want is my Mom back.

  • Are you tired of your cold hardwood floors, or the old, ratty wall-to-wall carpeting that's laid down in a room or all through your home?

  • You can't just walk around in an old Beavis and Butthead t-shirt from the 90s and a pair of ratty blue jeans between button-ups and suits.

  • Being moody and irritable - easily upset, ' ratty ' or tearful becoming withdrawn - avoiding friends, family and regular activities.

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