rattler

[ rat-ler ]

noun

1. a rattlesnake.
2. a person or thing that rattles. rattle.
3. Informal. a fast freight train.

rattler

/ ˈrætlə /

noun

1. something that rattles
2. an informal name for rattlesnake

Word History and Origins

Origin of rattler¹

late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50; rattle ¹, -er ¹

Example Sentences

The Chargers allowed 107 yards receiving to Saints receiver Chris Olave, who was playing with rookie quarterbacks Spencer Rattler and Jake Haener, and two touchdowns to Tennessee’s Calvin Ridley last week.

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Getting extra weapons back for Rattler, who completed 62.7% of his passes for 415 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions in his two starts, could help spark an offense that has averaged 17.2 points in the last five games.

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Spencer Rattler isn’t likely to roll into Los Angeles and beat the Chargers, who are slowly starting to jell as a team under Jim Harbaugh.

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NFL Week 8 picks: The Chargers are catching the Saints at right time since New Orleans is injury-riddled and starting rookie Spencer Rattler at quarterback.

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NFL Week 8 picks: The Chargers are catching the Saints at right time since New Orleans is injury-riddled and starting rookie Spencer Rattler at quarterback.

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