Rattier: meaning, definitions and examples

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rattier

 

[ หˆrรฆtฬฌ.i.ษš ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

appearance, condition

The term 'rattier' is an informal comparative form of the adjective 'ratty'. It generally describes something that is shabby, worn-out, or in poor condition, often referring to clothing or objects that have seen better days. It can also imply a sense of unkemptness or scruffiness. For example, a rattier appearance might suggest neglect or a lack of care over time.

Synonyms

ragged, shabby, tattered, worn.

Examples of usage

  • He wore a rattier old jacket than usual.
  • The furniture in their house looks rattier than before.
  • She felt self-conscious in her rattier clothes at the party.

Translations

Translations of the word "rattier" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น rato

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคšเฅ‚เคนเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Ratte

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ rata

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‰ัƒั€

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ szczur

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒฉใƒƒใƒˆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท rat

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ rata

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sฤฑรงan

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ฅ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฌุฑุฐ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ potkan

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ potkan

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่€้ผ 

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ podgane

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ rottur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ั‹ัˆา›ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ™แƒ”แƒ แƒ“แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sฤฑรงan

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ rata

Etymology

The word 'ratty' comes from the noun 'rat', which is believed to derive from the Middle English 'ratte', from Old English 'rรฆt', a term used to describe a rodent that is often associated with dirtiness and unpleasantness. The diminutive or comparative form 'rattier' is formed by adding the comparative suffix '-ier' to 'ratty'. The association of rats with filth and neglect has influenced how the term came to describe shabby and deteriorating conditions. Historically, since the late 19th century, 'ratty' has also been used to characterize places or items that lack care and maintenance, further solidifying its meaning in contemporary language.