Associations to the word «Rattrap»

Wiktionary

RATTRAP, noun. A device (trap) used to catch rats.
RATTRAP, noun. A dilapidated building, a place that is run down and unsanitary.
RATTRAP, noun. A difficult, entangling situation.

Dictionary definition

RATTRAP, noun. A difficult entangling situation.
RATTRAP, noun. Filthy run-down dilapidated housing.
RATTRAP, noun. A trap for catching rats.

Wise words

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