Noun
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a pad (usually made of hair) worn as part of a woman's coiffure
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one who reveals confidential information in return for money
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a person who is deemed to be despicable or contemptible
"only a rotter would do that"
"kill the rat"
"throw the bum out"
"you cowardly little pukes!"
"the British call a contemptible person a `git'"
- dirty dog - scum bag - so and so -
someone who works (or provides workers) during a strike
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any of various long-tailed rodents similar to but larger than a mouse
Verb
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give away information about somebody
"He told on his classmate who had cheated on the exam"
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catch rats, especially with dogs
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give (hair) the appearance of being fuller by using a rat
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take the place of work of someone on strike
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employ scabs or strike breakers in
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desert one's party or group of friends, for example, for one's personal advantage