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Definition of ratbag

ratbag

/ˈræt.bæɡ/
rat · bag
Plural:ratbags
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• noun

1

Australian An obnoxious, untrustworthy, or contemptible person; a rascal or troublemaker.

Example

"He was known around the neighborhood as a lovable old ratbag who always had a tall tale to tell."

2

Australian An eccentric, unconventional, or mildly crazy person.

Example

"The town council dismissed him as a harmless ratbag withwild, impractical ideas."

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• Nearby Words

ratable
ratatat
ratatouille
ratbag
ratbite
ratcatcher
ratchet

Word Origin & Etymology

Originated in late 19th-century Australian and New Zealand slang, literally referring to a bag of rats, used figuratively to describe an eccentric, untrustworthy, or obnoxious person.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Ratbag. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/ratbag
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