rat — meaning in English

English meaning

• miser noun Someone who hoards money and hates spending it, even when they can easily afford to.
• rat noun A rodent similar to a mouse but larger, often considered a pest.

Senses

rat is used for these senses in English:

• miser (obsolete) A person who is wretched or despicable; a wretch.
• rat (zoology) A medium-sized rodent belonging to the genus Rattus.

rat — full definition

1. noun A rodent similar to a mouse but larger, often considered a pest.
2. verb Informally, to inform on someone to the authorities; to betray someone's trust.

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