ratter

/ˈrædər/

Other forms: ratters

Definitions of ratter

1. noun

   any of several breeds of terrier developed to catch rats
   synonyms: rat terrier

   types:

   Manchester terrier, black-and-tan terrier

   a breed of short-haired rat terrier with a black-and-tan coat that was developed in Manchester, England

   toy Manchester, toy Manchester terrier

   breed of small Manchester terrier

   type of:

   terrier

   any of several usually small short-bodied breeds originally trained to hunt animals living underground
2. noun

   a disloyal person who betrays or deserts his cause or religion or political party or friend etc.
   synonyms: apostate, deserter, recreant, renegade, turncoat

   type of:

   quitter

   a person who gives up too easily