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Definition of ratty

ratty

/ˈræt.i/
rat · ty
Adverb:rattily
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ratty Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Shabby, frayed, or in poor condition from wear and neglect; of hair, tangled or unkempt.

Example

"He refused to throw away the ratty old sweater he had worn since college."

2

British Irritable, impatient, or bad-tempered.

Example

"She tends to get a bit ratty if she misses her morning coffee."

3

Relating to, resembling, or infested with rats.

Example

"A musty, ratty odor drifted up from the damp cellar beneath the warehouse."

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• Rhymes for ratty

• Nearby Words

rattling
rattly
rattrap
ratty
raucous
raucously
raucousness

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