rug rat

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Definition of rug rat in English English dictionary

usually a little child, up to the age of six years

Anna? You've had another rug rat?.

Related Terms

rugrat

A toddler, a young child

Turkish pronunciation

rʌg rät

Synonyms

carpet rat, carpet ape, crumbsnatcher, curtain-climber, rug ape, small child, tot

Pronunciation

/ˈrəg ˈrat/ /ˈrʌɡ ˈræt/

Etymology

() Unknown - possibly from crawling on the floor, Date: ca. 1975