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interjection

ˈrats How to pronounce rats (audio)
Definition of ratsnext
as in boo
used to express disgust rats, I can't believe anyone would say such a hateful thing

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rats

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noun

plural of rat
1
as in informants
a person who provides information about another's wrongdoing the drug mule refused to turn rat without a guarantee of immunity

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2
as in lovers
someone who regularly spends time in a particular place on Friday night the mall rats were out in full force

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3
as in dogs
a person whose behavior is offensive to others no one can understand what she finds appealing in a rat like him

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rats

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verb

present tense third-person singular of rat
as in leaks

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rats
  1. boo
  2. informants
  3. lovers
  4. denizens
  5. warns
  6. guests
  7. informs
  8. patrons
Interjection
  • Highlights include a costume parade (for kids and parents), a Purim story and boo Haman and songs.
    Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 2024
  • Volunteer yourself to help with X, Y and Z accommodations if that lightens the family’s workload, without saying boo about the couple’s choices.
    Carolyn Hax, Washington Post, 18 Jan. 2024
Definition of boo
Noun
  • In 2022, Politico reported, citing FOIA requests, that intra-bureaucratic battles have kept these files redacted, and many of these redactions are in place to protect the lives of informants to the investigation.
    Stephen Pastis, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
  • The setup is sensible for structural reasons, as informants naturally would have no information about secret, unheard of threats, though having to reload before the encounter and alter party formations still feels forced and clunky.
    Josh Broadwell, Rolling Stone, 11 Oct. 2024
Definition of informants
Noun
  • The cause of his death is still a hot topic of debate amongst horse lovers.
    GrrlScientist, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • For music lovers, this year’s festival offers a slate of documentaries and narratives that delve into the lives and legacies of iconic artists and groundbreaking genres.
    Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of lovers
Noun
  • Not just because of the people — those famously funny, hospitable denizens.
    Matt Goulding, Travel + Leisure, 24 Nov. 2024
  • Brentwood and Belle Meade, where a $32 million sale set a residential real estate record in Tennessee earlier this year, are among other graceful suburbs that lure denizens in search of rolling hills and quiet.
    Jessica Ritz, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Nov. 2024
Definition of denizens
Verb
  • Four to nine inches with possible wind gusts of 35 miles per hour could produce drifting snow, the NWS warns.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Robinson again warns her off, firmly telling her no, but Bella continues whimpering, stamping her feet, and—for good measure—licking her lips.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of warns
Noun
  • The new Cartier Suite, which can fit three guests (two adults, one child), is decked out with a custom Christmas tree designed by the iconic jewelry and watchmaking brand and includes a complimentary bottle of sparkling Cartier Champagne.
    Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2024
  • This hybrid approach allows TSH to serve a diverse array of guests—students, travelers, professionals, and local residents—while creating an environment that fosters collaboration and social impact.
    Christopher Marquis, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of guests
Verb
  • This data also informs tactical decisions, like day-to-day staff allocation, and can even play a role in performance management.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Gideon informs them about the Mandalorians’ plans to take back their home planet of Mandalore, while also questioning the whereabouts of Admiral Thrawn, a very notable bad guy in the Star Wars canon.
    Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of informs
Noun
  • Martin is part of a support structure at the library that guides elderly patrons through processes related to their Social Security, Medicare and other important services.
    Austin Corona, The Arizona Republic, 8 Dec. 2024
  • The fame of Roberto Coin has expanded globally, with admirers and patrons ranging from Hollywood celebrities to those who appreciate the incorporation of Italian flair and craftsmanship in everyday life.
    Fairchild Studio, WWD, 7 Dec. 2024
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