ratty

• Se 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.

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

1. Rat-likeB2formal

   Relating to or having the characteristics of a rat.

   rat-like

   • 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.

   Synonymesmurineratlike

2. Worn and shabbyB1informal

   Showing signs of wear and tear; in poor condition.

   usé et défraîchi

   • 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.

   Synonymesbedraggleddilapidatedfrayedraggedrundownscruffyshabbytatteredworn

   Antonymesimmaculatenewpristinesmartspick-and-span

3. Dirty and infestedB2informal

   Dirty, neglected, and likely infested with rats.

   Sale et infesté de 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.

   Synonymesfilthysqualidverminous

   Antonymescleanhygienicsanitaryspotless