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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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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
  • 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
  • If the public comes to see the Justice Department as compromised, will witnesses and informants continue to cooperate?
    Emily Bazelon, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2024
Definition of informants
Noun
  • The home, made for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts, sits on 80 acres of woodlands and was built in 1997 by Garland Homes.
    Brendel Hightower, Detroit Free Press, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Revival September 30, 2024 — Design lovers with furry friends will want to check out Revival’s new, washable pet mats.
    Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of lovers
Noun
  • The crumbling city is filled with the dead and denizens who have made New York City their own world full of anarchy, danger, beauty, and terror.
    Denise Petski, Deadline, 18 Oct. 2024
  • The crumbling city is filled with the dead and denizens who have made New York City their own world full of anarchy, danger, beauty and terror.
    Charlie Mason, TVLine, 18 Oct. 2024
Definition of denizens
Verb
  • When consumers receive calls from an unknown number urging them to dial back, hang up, the FTC warns.
    Lindsey Choo, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • To avoid those imposter scams, the Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr’s office warns not to share personal or financial information to individuals.
    Lorie Konish, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of warns
Noun
  • Make guests feel personally acknowledged.
    Marni Jameson, arkansasonline.com, 5 Oct. 2024
  • With large groups, try to remember names, ask guests about themselves.
    Marni Jameson, arkansasonline.com, 5 Oct. 2024
Definition of guests
Verb
  • This commitment to deeper learning not only broadens his understanding of leadership but also informs his approach to developing training programs.
    Janine MacLachlan, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
  • An icon and a disfigurement Funk, 54, said that even as the monks strive to remain separate from ordinary life in Chicago, the city also informs and reflects the spiritual work that goes on in the monastery.
    Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 20 Oct. 2024
Definition of informs
Noun
  • The Hot Chick goes down the rabbit hole With over-the-top Alice in Wonderland decor, like oversized clocks, butterflies, and mushrooms, plus an appearance by the Queen of Hearts, The Hot Chick aims to transport patrons to a magical place.
    Bahar Anooshahr, The Arizona Republic, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Staff and patrons report feeling cold spots and hair-pulling near a painting that hangs in the back, and co-owner Isaac Mejia even had three different mediums confirm that the women’s bathroom is haunted by a little girl.
    Jess Joho, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of patrons
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