Ratty: meaning, definitions and examples
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ratty
[ หrรฆti ]
condition, appearance
Ratty describes something that is shabby, worn out, or in poor condition. It often refers to items that have been used extensively and show visible signs of damage or wear, much like how a rat might be perceived as dirty or unscrupulous.
Synonyms
frayed, shabby, tattered, worn.
Examples of usage
- His clothes looked ratty after years of use.
- The old sofa was ratty and needed to be replaced.
- She lived in a ratty apartment in the sketchy part of town.
Translations
Translations of the word "ratty" in other languages:
๐ต๐น sujo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคนเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช rattig
๐ฎ๐ฉ kotor
๐บ๐ฆ ะณััะทะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ brudny
๐ฏ๐ต ๆฑใ
๐ซ๐ท sale
๐ช๐ธ sucio
๐น๐ท pis
๐ฐ๐ท ๋๋ฌ์ด
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุฐุฑ
๐จ๐ฟ ลกpinavรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ ลกpinavรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ่ฎ่็
๐ธ๐ฎ umazan
๐ฎ๐ธ sรณtt
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะปะฐั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแซแฃแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ kirli
๐ฒ๐ฝ sucio
Etymology
The term 'ratty' is derived from the word 'rat', which refers to the rodent known for living in filthy conditions, often associated with decay and neglect. The first known use of the word 'ratty' in this context dates back to the early 20th century, predominantly in British English. It likely emerged as a descriptive adjective to characterize objects or places that resembled the disheveled and unkempt appearance typically associated with rats. The negative connotation of the word reflects societal views towards cleanliness and order, drawing a parallel between the physical appearance of a rat and the attributed characteristics of filth and disorder. Over time, 'ratty' has been adapted into colloquial language to describe various items or living conditions that are similarly disheveled or of low quality.
Word Frequency Rank
This word's position of #33,503 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.
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