Ratty (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Of or characteristic of rats.
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- The ratty smell in the abandoned house was overwhelming.
- The old warehouse was infested with ratty creatures scurrying through the shadows.
- The ratty fur of the mangy rodent made it look like it was suffering from a disease.
- The narrow alleys of the city were home to a ratty population that scavenged for food at night.
- The ratty little creature darted across the kitchen floor, sending the cat into a frenzy.
Related Words
Meaning 3
Showing signs of wear and tear; "a ratty old overcoat"; "shabby furniture"; "an old house with dirty windows and tatty curtains".
Classification
All adjective clusters.