ratty

Used in British English to describe someone who is irritable or bad-tempered.

ruИспользуется в британском английском для описания человека, который раздражителен или находится в плохом настроении.esSe usa en inglés británico para describir a una persona irritable o de mal humor; también puede referirse a algo andrajoso o en mal estado.frSe dit d'une personne irritable ou de mauvaise humeur, souvent en anglais britannique. Peut aussi qualifier quelque chose d'usé, en mauvais état ou négligé, comme des vêtements ou un objet.deWird im britischen Englisch verwendet, um eine Person zu beschreiben, die gereizt oder schlecht gelaunt ist; außerdem kann es abgenutzt, schäbig oder lumpig bedeuten.ptUsado no inglês britânico para descrever alguém irritado ou de mau humor. Também pode descrever algo esfarrapado, gasto ou em mau estado.zh英式英语中用来形容一个人脾气暴躁、易怒或心情很差的；也可形容事物破旧、邋遢、状况糟糕。arتُستخدم في الإنجليزية البريطانية لوصف شخص سريع الغضب أو سيئ المزاج. وتُستخدم أيضًا لوصف شيء بالٍ أو رديء أو مهمل.

1. Rat-like B2 formal

   Relating to or having the characteristics of a rat.

   • The creature had a ratty tail and small, beady eyes.
   • He had a ratty appearance, with sharp features and a nervous twitch.
   • The old building had a ratty smell, like damp fur and decay.

   ruКрысиныйesratuno, parecido a una ratafrrat-likedeRattenartigptRatônicozh鼠一样的arجُرَذِيّ

   Synonyms: murineratlike

2. Worn and shabby B1 informal

   Showing signs of wear and tear; in poor condition.

   • He wore a ratty old sweater with holes in the elbows.
   • The sofa was looking ratty after years of use.
   • She carried a ratty backpack that was falling apart at the seams.

   ruПоношенныйesraído, gastadofrusé et défraîchideAbgetragenptGasto e surradozh破旧的arبالٍ

   Synonyms: bedraggleddilapidatedfrayedraggedrundownscruffyshabbytatteredworn

   Antonyms: immaculatenewpristinesmartspick-and-span

3. Dirty and infested B2 informal

   Dirty, neglected, and likely infested with rats.

   • The basement was ratty and full of garbage.
   • They lived in a ratty apartment with peeling paint and broken windows.
   • The abandoned warehouse was dark, damp, and ratty.

   ruЗапущенный и заражённыйessucio y plagado de ratasfrSale et infesté de ratsdeVerkommen und verlaustptImundo e infestadozh肮脏破败且鼠患成灾arمهجور وموبوء

   Synonyms: filthysqualidverminous

   Antonyms: cleanhygienicsanitaryspotless

• rattier comparative form
• rattiest superlative form