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Definition rat in British English

rat noun

[countable] noun
/ræt/
1

an animal like a large mouse with a long tail

Example

The house was infested with rats.

Example

diseases spread by rats

Example

rat poison

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2

someone who is not loyal or who tricks you

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Definition rat in British English