rat on
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
To tattle, squeal about (someone)
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Who you protecting, you dumb asshole? A stoolie who rats on his own friends?
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 “rat on” mean?
To tattle, squeal about (someone)
Is “rat on” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.