rattrap

rat·trap

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [rat-trap]
- /ˈrætˌtræp/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [rat-trap]
- /ˈrætˌtræp/

Definitions of rattrap word

noun rattrap a device for catching rats. 1
noun rattrap a run-down, filthy, or dilapidated place. 1
noun rattrap a difficult, involved, or entangling situation. 1
noun rattrap snare for catching rats 1
noun rattrap shabby and dirty building 1
noun rattrap a trap for catching rats 0

See all 8 definitions of rattrap

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Origin of rattrap

First appearance:

before 1425

One of the 25% oldest English words

1425-75; late Middle English. See rat, trap1

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Parts of speech for Rattrap

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Rattrap

rattrap popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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Synonyms for rattrap

noun rattrap

hovel — a small, very humble dwelling house; a wretched hut.
leanto — a shack or shed supported at one side by trees or posts and having an inclined roof.

All 2 Synonyms of rattrap