ratty

English

/ˈɹati/, /ˈɹæti/

adj
Definitions
  • Similar to a rat; ratlike.
  • Infested with rats.
  • (colloquial) In poor condition or repair
  • (UK) Irritable, annoyed, bad-tempered.

Etymology

Suffix from 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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