ratlike

adj, adv — 2 senses

ratlike

adj

Etymology From rat + -like.

1

Resembling or characteristic of a rat, whether physically or (in behavioral terms) cunning, disloyal, or cowardly.

  • a sly, ratlike face
  • to move with ratlike speed

ratlike

adv

Etymology From rat + -like.

1

In a ratlike way

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