ratting

[ˈratɪŋ]

ratting Definition

• 1. the activity of hunting or catching rats, especially with the use of dogs or terriers
• 2. the act of betraying someone or something, especially by providing information to an authority

Using ratting: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "ratting" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  He was arrested for ratting on his accomplices.

• Example

  The ratting competition was held in the countryside.

• Example

  Ratting is a popular sport in some parts of the world.

ratting Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for ratting

• informing
• snitching
• betrayal

Phrases with ratting

• ratting out

  to inform on someone, especially to the authorities

  Example

  He was afraid of ratting out his friends to the police.

• ratting on someone

  to betray someone by revealing their secrets or wrongdoings

  Example

  I can't believe he ratted on me to the boss.

• ratting around

  to spend time idly or aimlessly

  Example

  He spent the whole day ratting around the house.

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Summary: ratting in Brief

The term 'ratting' [ˈratɪŋ] has two main meanings. Firstly, it refers to the activity of hunting or catching rats, often with the use of dogs or terriers. Secondly, it denotes the act of betraying someone or something, especially by providing information to an authority. Examples of the latter include 'He was arrested for ratting on his accomplices.' and 'I can't believe he ratted on me to the boss.' 'Ratting' also extends into phrases like 'ratting out,' meaning to inform on someone, and 'ratting around,' meaning to spend time idly or aimlessly.