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   Rat·ty

   /ˈradē/

   

   adjective

   • 1. resembling or characteristic of a rat: "his ratty eyes glittered"
   • ▪ (of a place) infested with rats: "a ratty quarter acre of ground"
   • ▪ shabby, untidy or in bad condition: informal "a ratty old armchair"
   • 2. (of a person) bad-tempered and irritable: informal British "I was ratty with the children"

   Derivatives

   • 1. rattily adverb
   • 2. rattiness noun

   Scrabble Points: 8

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   What does Ratty mean?

   • Get a quick, free translation! RATTY meaning: 1. feeling annoyed: 2. looking old and in bad condition: 3. feeling annoyed: . Learn more.

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   What is a ratty rat?

   • An affectionate term for a rat, most usually domesticated. It has no relation to the general use of the word 'ratty' which describes a disheveled appearance. "Aww!" Julie adoringly exclaimed as her friend's fancy rat affectionately kissed her hand, "your ratty is so cute!" Get the ratty mug.

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   What does rat mean?

   • From rat + -y ( suffix meaning ‘having the quality of’ forming adjective). ratty ( comparative rattier, superlative rattiest) Resembling or characteristic of a rat; ratlike . Infested with rats. In poor condition or repair .

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   What makes a person Ratty?

   • Individuals associated with the lower rungs of society. Improper diet and lifestyle can degenerate these individuals' appearance and personality to give them a decidedly "ratty" feel homeless, drug addicts, degenerates, delinquents, ratty, rat people, Get the rat people mug.

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   RATTY meaning: 1. feeling annoyed: 2. looking old and in bad condition: 3. feeling annoyed: . Learn more.

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   RATTY definition: 1. feeling annoyed: 2. looking old and in bad condition: 3. feeling annoyed: . Learn more.

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   Apr 20, 2024 · 1. full of rats. 2. of or characteristic of a rat. 3. wretched; shabby. a ratty, old overcoat. 4. slang.

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   Aug 31, 2023 · Resembling or characteristic of a rat; ratlike . Synonym: rattish. Infested with rats. ( figuratively, informal) In poor condition or repair . Synonyms: battered, tattered, tatty, torn, worn out. ( Australia) Crazy, mad; ridiculous; slightly strange, eccentric; also ( followed by about, on, or over ), attracted to, infatuated with.

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   Define ratty: in very bad condition—usage, synonyms, more.

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   Britannica Dictionary definition of RATTY. informal. 1. US : in very bad condition. a ratty [= shabby] old sweater. ratty [= unkempt] hair. Those shoes are getting pretty ratty. 2. British : easily angered or annoyed.