present participle of rat

(archaic) The blood sport of setting a dog upon rats confined in a pit to see how many he will kill in a given time.

plural of ratting

(zoology) A medium-sized rodent belonging to the genus Rattus.

(usually with “on” or “out”) To betray a person or party, especially by telling their secret to an authority or an enemy; to turn someone in.

(regional) A scratch or a score. / (nautical, regional) A place in the sea with rapid currents and crags where a ship is likely to be torn apart in stormy weather.

(regional) To scratch or score. / (regional, rare, obsolete) To tear, rip, rend. / Damn, drat, blast; used in oaths.

(military, slang) A ration.

plural of rat

(informal) Expression of annoyance or disgust; damn, darn. / (informal) Expression of disbelief.