rut
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Meaning · English
In omegaverse fiction, the intense biological urge of an alpha to mate, typically triggered by proximity to an omega in heat.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Proximity to an omega in heat can sometimes cause alphas go into rut, an aggressive need for sexual intercourse usually triggered by the scent of an omega in heat.
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 “rut” mean?
In omegaverse fiction, the intense biological urge of an alpha to mate, typically triggered by proximity to an omega in heat.
Is “rut” formal or informal?
rut is generally slang.