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Definition of ratty adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

ratty

adjective
 
/ˈræti/
 
/ˈræti/
(rattier, rattiest)
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  1. (British English, informal) becoming angry very easily synonym grumpy, irritable
    • He gets ratty if he doesn't get enough sleep.
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  2. (North American English, informal) in bad condition synonym shabby
    • long ratty hair
    • a ratty old pair of jeans
  3. looking like a rat
    • a ratty-looking man
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