rattish

[ rat-ish ]

adjective

1. of, pertaining to, characteristic of, or resembling a rat.
2. infested with rats.

rattish

/ ˈrætɪʃ /

adjective

1. of, resembling, or infested with rats

Word History and Origins

Origin of rattish¹

First recorded in 1680–90; rat + -ish ¹

Example Sentences

Perhaps that race is a little less rattish now.

From The Guardian

There was no danger of that happening for Gary Busey, his rattish brother from another mother.

From The Guardian

Pale blonde hair, something rattish about the face.

From Literature

They had rattish pointed faces and tiny pink hands, like the servitor who had brought her the glass of shade.

From Literature

I believe he is a near Relation To our Allies the Rattish Nation: His Ears and Whiskers are the same With ours, I would have ask'd his Name, When with his harsh and horrid sound The other made me quit my Ground.

From Project Gutenberg