ratlike

English

Etymology

From rat +‎ -like.

Adjective

ratlike (comparative more ratlike, superlative most ratlike)

1. Similar to a rat, or an aspect of a rat—in behavioral terms: cunning, disloyal, or cowardly; in physical terms: simply resembling those of a rat.

   Synonyms: rattish, ratty; see also Thesaurus:cowardly, Thesaurus:treacherous, Thesaurus:wily

   a ratlike face

   ratlike speed

Adverb

ratlike (comparative more ratlike, superlative most ratlike)

1. In a ratlike way

   Synonyms: rattily, rattishly; see also Thesaurus:treacherously

Anagrams

• akilter, artlike, karlite, talkier, tarlike