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Used to express surprise, agitation or disappointment
“Rats! Yet another meeting I have to attend.”
Used to express disgust or distate
“Rats! That was really awful.”
A worthless or contemptible group of people
Plural for a person who colludes with, or informs on others to, the authorities or enemy
“That was the rat who snitched on me and started the whole mess I am in now.”
Plural for a person who changes their allegiances
“After promising to support us, John turned out to be a rat and switched sides.”
Plural for a person who frequents or visits a given place often
“Carol was a gym rat as well. She started off working out in her home gym but decided to join a fitness center so that she could be more social.”
Plural for a small rodent
Plural for small nocturnal burrowing mammal with large cheek pouches and a short tail
To inform the authorities of someone's criminal activities or plans
To fail to fulfill an obligation or payment
To abandon one's country or cause, typically in favor of an opposing one
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