rink rat
noun Canadian.
a youth who spends a great deal of time at a hockey rink, helping with maintenance work, sweeping, etc., often without pay or in return for free admission to the rink.
Nearby words
ringtoss, ringwomb, ringwood, ringworm, rink, rink rat, rinkhals, rinky-dink, rinky-tink, rinne's test, rinse
Origin of rink rat
First recorded in 1940–45
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British Dictionary definitions for rink rat
rink rat
noun
Canadian informal a young person who carries out chores at an ice-hockey rink in return for free skating time
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