Rat
01
råtta, gnagare
a large mouse-like animal with a long tail, which spreads diseases
Exempel
The rat's keen sense of smell allows it to detect food even in the darkest corners.
Råttans skarpa luktsinne gör att den kan upptäcka mat även i de mörkaste vrårna.
02
a pad, typically made of hair, worn to add volume to a woman's hairstyle
Exempel
The actress secured a rat under her curls.
03
a person considered treacherous, despicable, or contemptible
Offensive
SlangExempel
He refuses to associate with a rat in the organization.
04
someone who works or provides replacement workers during a strike
Exempel
They refuse to talk to rats during labor disputes.
05
tjallare, informant
someone who gives information about other people and their crimes or wrongdoings to the police or authorities
SlangExempel
Being called a rat is considered a serious insult in many criminal circles.
Att bli kallad angivare anses vara en allvarlig förolämpning i många brottsliga kretsar.
to rat
01
to use a hair pad to add volume or fullness to a hairstyle
Exempel
They rat the top layer to create extra lift.
02
to abandon or betray one's friends, group, or party for personal gain
Exempel
He refuses to rat his colleagues for personal profit.
03
take the place of someone who is on strike, performing their work
Exempel
He refuses to rat and respects the picket line.
04
to employ strikebreakers to replace striking workers
Exempel
The company rats to maintain operations under strike conditions.
Exempel
The informant 's decision to rat led to a major crackdown on the illegal operation.
Informantens beslut att tjalla ledde till en stor insats mot den illegala verksamheten.
06
to hunt or catch rats, often using dogs trained for the purpose
Exempel
The terrier excels at ratting in confined spaces.
Lexikalt Träd
ratlike
ratty
rat
