packrat

English

noun
Definitions
  • Any of several species of rodent in the genus Neotoma, but most commonly the ().
  • One who tends to acquire various objects; one who collects, accumulates or has trouble throwing things away; a hoarder.

Etymology

Compound from English pack (verb and noun senses) + English rat (rip up, rend, tear).

Origin

English

rat

Gloss

rip up, rend, tear

Concept
Semantic Field

Emotions and values

Ontological Category

Action/Process

Kanji

泪, 涙

Emoji
🤣 💧 😂 😢 😭 😹 😿 🥲

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