any of various long-tailed rodents similar to but larger than a mouse

someone who works (or provides workers) during a strike

[ Syn: scab , strikebreaker , blackleg ]

a person who is deemed to be despicable or contemptible; only a rotter would do that; kill the rat; throw the bum out; you cowardly little pukes!; the British call a contemptible person a `git

[ Syn: rotter , dirty dog , skunk , stinker , stinkpot , bum , puke , crumb , lowlife , scum bag , so-and-so , git ]

one who reveals confidential information in return for money

[ Syn: informer , betrayer , squealer , blabber ]

a pad (usually made of hair) worn as part of a woman's coiffure

desert one's party or group of friends, for example, for one's personal advantage

employ scabs or strike breakers in

take the place of work of someone on strike

[ Syn: fink , scab , blackleg ]

give (hair) the appearance of being fuller by using a rat

catch rats, especially with dogs

give away information about somebody; He told on his classmate who had cheated on the exam

[ Syn: denounce , tell on , betray , give away , grass , shit , shop , snitch , stag ]