sewer rat
"Sewer rat" can refer to both an actual rodent found in urban sewers and a derogatory term for a despicable person.
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Definition
B2Biology
(literal)A rodent, typically a brown rat, that inhabits sewers and urban areas.
Example
- The sewer rat is known for its ability to survive in harsh urban environments.
B2Social
(derogatory, informal)A person considered to be extremely untrustworthy or morally reprehensible.
Example
- He was called a sewer rat for betraying his friends.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "sewer rat":
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