Associations to the word «Ratting»

Wiktionary

RATTING, verb. Present participle of rat
RATTING, noun. (archaic) The blood sport of setting a dog upon rats confined in a pit to see how many he will kill in a given time.
RATTING, noun. A vocation involving the pest control of rats, typically using a working terrier.

Dictionary definition

RATTING, noun. To furnish incriminating evidence to an officer of the law (usually in return for favors).

Wise words

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