Rat

n.

Heard in Limerick, Kildare and Galway

An informer or snitch; in Limerick the gravest of insults, often carrying the implication of imminent violent retribution.

You dirty fuckin rat! you snitch

Posh English

You filthy, treacherous informant. You snitch.

Same phrase, other counties

• Kildare
• Galway

Related terms

• A young she ratA female juvenile delinquent.
• Rat arsedExtremely drunk or inebriated.
• Skinny wee rat!A disparaging term for a person of exceptionally thin stature.
• I'll deal with you... wait you seeA threatening phrase indicating that retribution or a severe telling-off is imminent.
• I'll scissors kick 'em to death!A threat of swift and violent retribution, typically a kicking.
• Big ratsTwo common things in ireland, a big rat and an old farmer.