rugrat
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Meaning · English
A toddler, a young child.
Register: derogatory, humorous, slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
So my mom, who is truly a saint, had the unfortunate job of raising three selfish rug rats, with little to no income in a town she didn't know with zero friends around.
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 “rugrat” mean?
A toddler, a young child.
Is “rugrat” formal or informal?
rugrat is generally derogatory, humorous, slang.