ratting

/ˈrætɪŋ/
noun
  1. 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.
  2. 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
  1. 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.
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