ratting
/ˈrætɪŋ/
noun
- The activity of hunting or catching rats, especially with dogs.
- Ratting was a popular sport in Victorian England.
- They go ratting every weekend to keep the farm clear of pests.
- The terrier is specially bred for ratting.
- The act of informing on someone; betrayal.
- The movie is about a criminal who gets caught ratting on his partners.
- He was accused of ratting to the authorities about the plan.
- Ratting on your friends is considered dishonorable.
Synonyms
adjective
- Engaged in or relating to the hunting of rats.
- The ratting season begins in autumn.
- She wore a thick coat for the ratting expedition.
- The ratting dogs were eager to enter the barn.