rattish
/ˈrætɪʃ/ · rat·ish
adjective
- Having a resemblance to rats, often in a disagreeable or unpleasant manner. The abandoned warehouse had a rattish smell to it, as if it was infested with rodents.
adjective
- Giving the impression of being cunning or sly, like a rat. The politician's rattish grin made him seem untrustworthy to many voters.
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Did you know? The word 'rattish' has been used in various literary works, including the writings of Charles Dickens, who often used it to describe characters or situations that were reminiscent of rats or rodent-like behavior.