ratfuck

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Sense 1

Meaning · English

To steal or disorganize items that do not belong to one.

Register: slang, vulgar

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

In my brief absence they ratfucked my bag and distributed the contents among themselves.

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

To sabotage; to fight dirty against or betray and cause disarray among.

Register: slang, vulgar

Sources & notes

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

Sense 3

Meaning · English

To interfere in an election.

Register: slang, vulgar

Sources & notes

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

Common questions

What does “ratfuck” mean?

To steal or disorganize items that do not belong to one.

Is “ratfuck” formal or informal?

ratfuck is generally slang, vulgar.