pack rat en · NOUN
Pronunciation
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Etymology
From pack + rat.
Meanings
- Any of several small North American rodents, of the genus Neotoma, that have bushy tails.
- (derogatory, informal) One who collects or hoards, especially unnecessary objects.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| packrat | alternative | lexicographic | |
| pack rats | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| pack-rat | alternative | lexicographic |
Deriveds
packrat (verbal form) · packrattery
Synonyms
Translations (12)
de Amerikanische Buschratte (rodent) · ru скопидо́м (person) · trc xtuu tunaa (rodent) · fr néotoma (rodent) · cmn 林鼠 (rodent) · pl graciarz (person) · nv tsintah łéʼétsoh (rodent) · fi kauppiasrotta (rodent) · ru лесно́й хомя́к (rodent) · ko 숲쥐 (rodent) · fi hamsteri (person) · pl nowik (rodent)