Definitions of rat:
- noun: any of various long-tailed rodents similar to but larger than a mouse
- noun: a pad (usually made of hair) worn as part of a woman's coiffure
- noun: one who reveals confidential information in return for money
- noun: a person who is deemed to be despicable or contemptible
Example: "Kill the rat"
- noun: someone who works (or provides workers) during a strike
- verb: employ scabs or strike breakers in
- verb: desert one's party or group of friends, for example, for one's personal advantage
- verb: catch rats, especially with dogs
- verb: give (hair) the appearance of being fuller by using a rat
- verb: take the place of work of someone on strike
- verb: give away information about somebody