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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD RATBAG

From rat + bag.
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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF RATBAG

ratbag  [ˈrætˌbæɡ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF RATBAG

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Ratbag is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES RATBAG MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Ratbag Games

Ratbag Games Pty Ltd was an Australian developer of computer games such as Powerslide, The Dukes of Hazzard: Return of the General Lee and World of Outlaws: Sprint Cars 2002.

Definition of ratbag in the English dictionary

The definition of ratbag in the dictionary is a despicable person.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH RATBAG


beanbag
ˈbiːnˌbæɡ
boil-in-a-bag
ˈbɔɪlɪnəˌbæɡ
carpetbag
ˈkɑːpɪtˌbæɡ
dirtbag
ˈdɜːtˌbæɡ
feedbag
ˈfiːdˌbæɡ
fleabag
ˈfliːˌbæɡ
footbag
ˈfʊtˌbæɡ
gasbag
ˈɡæsˌbæɡ
handbag
ˈhændˌbæɡ
kitbag
ˈkɪtˌbæɡ
mailbag
ˈmeɪlˌbæɡ
postbag
ˈpəʊstˌbæɡ
punchbag
ˈpʌntʃˌbæɡ
ragbag
ˈræɡˌbæɡ
rattlebag
ˈrætəlˌbæɡ
saddlebag
ˈsædəlˌbæɡ
sandbag
ˈsændˌbæɡ
scumbag
ˈskʌmˌbæɡ
windbag
ˈwɪndˌbæɡ
workbag
ˈwɜːkˌbæɡ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE RATBAG

ratably
ratafee
ratafia
ratafia biscuit
ratal
ratan
Ratana
ratany
rataplan
ratatouille
ratbaggery
ratbite disease
ratbite fever
ratchet
ratchet effect
ratchet wheel
rate
rate collector
rate of exchange
rate of flow

WORDS THAT END LIKE RATBAG

air bag
airbag
bag
beach bag
bean bag
body bag
carry-on bag
clutch bag
duffle bag
dust bag
in the bag
let the cat out of the bag
mixed bag
overnight bag
paper bag
plastic bag
shopping bag
shoulder bag
sleeping bag
tote bag

Synonyms and antonyms of ratbag in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «ratbag» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF RATBAG

Find out the translation of ratbag to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of ratbag from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «ratbag» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

ratbag
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

ratbag
570 millions of speakers

English

ratbag
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

ratbag
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

ratbag
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

ratbag
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

ratbag
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ratbag
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

ratbag
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Ratbag
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

ratbag
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ratbag
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

ratbag
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Ratbag
85 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Vietnamese

ratbag
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ratbag
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

चूका
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

gıcık tip
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

ratbag
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

ratbag
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

ratbag
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

ratbag
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

ratbag
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

ratbag
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

Ratbag
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Ratbag
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of ratbag

TRENDS

TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «RATBAG»

The term «ratbag» is normally little used and occupies the 112.850 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «RATBAG» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «ratbag» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «ratbag» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about ratbag

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «RATBAG»

Discover the use of ratbag in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to ratbag and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Random Rogues and Ratbag Tales
Like a catastrophic surfing collision between Keroac and Kesey. Or Hunter S. Thompson wrestling Ernest Hemingway. Toe-curling characters from the crazy world of modern surfing, by mad Monty Webber.
Monty Webber, 2012
2
Denton, Corker, Marshall: rule playing and the ratbag element
Over 25 years ago, John Denton, Bill Corker and Barrie Marshall founded the architectural practice Denton Corker Marshall which went on to become one of the most influential architectural forces in Australasia, and now has subsiduary ...
Haig Beck, Jackie Cooper, 2000
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State of Mind: The Success Secrets of 50 South Australian ...
The passion that our people have for their work and Ratbag is such that you will always find people in the office after midnight. Manv of them would rather be at work than do anything else.' Unlike manv of his competitors, Greg recognises that  ...
Chris Doudle, Karen Baldwin, 2005
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Outlaws Are Optional: Book Iv of the Cruickshank Chronicles
He stretched his hand out quickly to stop Ratbag stuffing it in his knapsack. “No! We can't take it. Do you think you could copy it all out?” Ratbag opened the folder and riffled through the papers inside. “It might take time,” he shook his head ...
David Mosey, 2004
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The Sword of Ponsonby: Book V of the Cruickshank Chronicles
warned Ratbag who was descending on the desk like a falcon upon its prey. Hastily the nicker pulled back from his target and allowed Bellingham to inspect it . The graduate student gave the desk top a cursory glance, but spent some time ...
David Mosey, 2005
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The New Partridge Dictionary of Slang and Unconventional ...
July 2003 New palare lexicon' ratbag noun a contemptible person AUSTRALIA, 1390 A 'ratbag' can be merely a person with odd notions, an eccentric, or someone whose ideas or behaviour verge on the insane. • BILL: You're just a nobody.
Eric Partridge, Tom Dalzell, Terry Victor, 2006
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Ratbag Games
Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online.
Lambert M Surhone, Mariam T Tennoe, Susan F Henssonow, 2011
8
Petsitter's Diary
I cleared my schedule, put on my trainers, and got ready to follow Ratbag over every fence and field in his neighbourhood. From the way he was carrying on, I figured he had an urgent mission in mind. Taking a deep breath, I opened the patio ...
Sally McDonald, 2010
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Return of the Wardmaster: Book Iii of the Gruickshank Chronicles
and that means we can be at the Nine Lapsed Abstainers by nightfall,” he licked his lips in anticipation, “might make it in time for – ” He broke off at a shrill whistle from the rigging; from his insecure perch Ratbag was gesticulating violently.
David Mosey, 2003
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The Summoner of Basingstoke: Book I of the Cruickshank ...
Ratbag hovered over these, a predatory gleam in his eye, but Janus shook his head warningly. “He would notice. Lord Chivvers is the kind of man who notices such things. This is what we seek, I think.” He held up a box. By the light of the torch ...
David Mosey, 2001

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «RATBAG»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term ratbag is used in the context of the following news items.
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Right to Life rejects "ratbag" plan to ban vigils outside Canberra …
He's got his eye on the elections coming up, so any ratbag suggestion that's going to get a bit of publicity is going to be a vehicle for him." Mr Rattenbury has ... «The Canberra Times, Jul 15»
2
SKEGSS to join Ratbag Records
We have all been friends for years it's just going to be ratbag squad!!!! We feel the label is representing the reason we are a band….. Just mates making tunes ... «Kill Your Stereo, Jul 15»
3
Confession over murder of missing Matthew Leveson revealed to be …
The family are desperate to solve the mystery behind Matthew's suspicious disappearance and are disgusted to have been manipulated by 'some ratbag playing ... «Daily Mail, Jun 15»
4
South Auckland 'ratbag' takes graffiti title
A "ratbag kid and vandal" has turned into one of the world's best graffiti artists. Charles Williams was just 11 years old when he started doing graffiti - now the ... «Auckland stuff.co.nz, May 15»
5
Mark Harvey: reflections of a ratbag
Even after Sheedy took him in, the ratbag endured. For his first six years at Essendon, Harvey worked with the curator, relishing every chance to drive the tractor ... «The Age, Apr 15»
6
'Ratbag' truckies dealing drugs over cab radio and using ice to pull …
The figures, reported in the Herald Sun, come amid claims that “ratbag” truckies are regularly using drugs while on the job and even coordinating drug deals ... «9news.com.au, Apr 15»
7
Ratbag royal to Prince Popular: Harry's evolution
As Prince Harry reports for military duty Down Under, we look at his transition from a serial pest to respected royal. Getty. The visiting Prince has been swarmed ... «The New Daily, Apr 15»
8
'Ratbag' offender sought by police
Police are hunting for a ''ratbag'' offender who grabbed groceries from a disabled man with a walking frame. ''It was a pretty miserable thing to do,'' Senior ... «Otago Daily Times, Jan 15»
9
Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor release date: Early reviews positive …
... hands-on experience with the game. The latest trailer introduces the character of Ratbag, one of Uruks in Sauron's army who has stratosphere-high ambitions. «Ecumenical News, Sep 14»
10
«La Tierra-Media: Sombras de Mordor»: así es el orco Ratbag
No todo será luchar contra los orcos. Habrá orcos que tendrán su particular existencia dentro de la historia. Ratbag es un enemigo especial, que jugará un ... «ABC.es, Sep 14»

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