noun General Slang

ratbag

RAT-bag · noun · informal

A rogue or troublemaker; a mischievous person.

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Definitions

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A disreputable, eccentric or cheeky person; often used affectionately.

“You little ratbag, you scared me!”
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ratbag In A Sentence

You little ratbag, you scared me!

Origin & Usage

Australian; literally a bag of rats, extended to a rascal.

People Also Ask

What does ratbag mean?

It's an Australian term for a rogue, troublemaker or mischievous person. It's often said affectionately rather than as a genuine insult.

Is ratbag an insult?

It can be, but it's usually mild and often affectionate, like calling a cheeky kid a 'little ratbag'.

Where does the word ratbag come from?

It's Australian and started as a literal 'bag of rats', later extended to describe a rascal or scoundrel.

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