ratty

[ˈræti]

ratty Definition

• 1. irritable or annoyed
• 2. shabby or dilapidated in appearance

Using ratty: Examples

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

• Example

  He was feeling ratty after a long day at work.

• Example

  The old sofa looked ratty and uncomfortable.

• Example

  She had a ratty old coat that she refused to throw away.

ratty Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for ratty

• grumpy
• cranky
• tatty
• scruffy
• worn-out

Antonyms for ratty

• calm
• content
• tidy

Phrases with ratty

• get ratty

  to become irritable or annoyed

  Example

  He always gets ratty when he's hungry.

• ratty hair

  messy or unkempt hair

  Example

  She woke up with ratty hair and had to brush it out before going to work.

• ratty clothes

  clothes that are old, worn-out, or shabby in appearance

  Example

  He showed up to the party wearing ratty clothes and everyone else was dressed up.

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Summary: ratty in Brief

The term 'ratty' [ˈræti] is an adjective that describes someone who is irritable or annoyed, or something that is shabby or dilapidated in appearance. It can be used to describe people, objects, or situations, such as 'He was feeling ratty after a long day at work.' 'Ratty' also extends into phrases like 'get ratty,' which means to become irritable or annoyed.