rattish

[ rat-ish ]

/ ˈræt ɪʃ /

adjective

of, pertaining to, characteristic of, or resembling a rat.

infested with rats.

Nearby words

rattail comb, rattan, ratteen, ratter, rattigan, rattish, rattle, rattle off, rattle-bush, rattlebox, rattlebrain

Origin of rattish

First recorded in 1680–90; rat + -ish¹

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Examples from the Web for rattish

I was not all surprised, well knowing his rattish dispositions.
Memoirs of the Court and Cabinets of George the Third, Volume 2 (of 2)|The Duke of Buckingham
The wicked rodent growled out something in broken Rattish, and retired to his hole, out of which he shook his tail in defiance.
Letters of Peregrine Pickle|George P. Upton
We know all his evil cunning, and most of us have seen the rattish, yellow streak that runs clear through him.
Gold Out of Celebes|Aylward Edward Dingle
Barry covertly watched Natalie while Leyden's rattish characteristics were under discussion.
Gold Out of Celebes|Aylward Edward Dingle

British Dictionary definitions for rattish

rattish

/ (ˈrætɪʃ) /

adjective

of, resembling, or infested with rats

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