ratty

/ˈræti/

Definitions

1. adjective

having a worn or shabby appearance; seedy; of poor quality

“The old hotel had a ratty lobby with torn carpeting.”

2. noun

a type of large brown rat

“The ratty was seen scurrying across the backyard.”

3. noun

a person who is unpleasantly fussy or petty

“The colleague was being ratty about the company’s new policy.”

Synonyms

  • seedy
  • shabby
  • worn

Antonyms

  • tidy
  • well-maintained