ratty

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. adjective of or characteristic of rats
  2. adjective showing signs of wear and tear
  3. adjective dirty and infested with rats

Etymology

From rat + -y (suffix meaning ‘having the quality of’ forming adjective).

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