ratbag
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Sense 1
Meaning · English
A despicable person.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Then he went and sneaked on me to my boss. What a ratbag!
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).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
A mischievous person, especially a child.
Register: slang
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “ratbag” mean?
A despicable person.
Is “ratbag” formal or informal?
ratbag is generally slang.