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USA slang
An informant; someone who tells on others.
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Usually safest with people who already understand the context.
Tone
Casual and context-dependent.
Region
USA
Formality
Informal.
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rat means An informant; someone who tells on others. It is best read as usa slang associated with USA.
"rat" means An informant; someone who tells on others. In USA, the nuance may be more specific.
Casual and context-dependent.
Usually safest with people who already understand the context.
Context-dependent
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