English · Slang Attested

in the rattle

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Kept in confinement as a disciplinary measure.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

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Examples

If you were in the rattle too often, you would be labeled a troublemaker. Once that happened, it was virtually impossible to get back into the Navy's good books, and the chances were high that they would find some way to get rid of you.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “in the rattle” mean?

Kept in confinement as a disciplinary measure.

Is “in the rattle” formal or informal?

in the rattle is generally slang.

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