English

Alternative forms

• rugrat

Noun

rug rat ‎(plural rug rats)

1. (US, slang) usually a little child, up to the age of six years.
   • 2001, Candace Bushnell, Four Blondes, Grove Press, page 243,

     "Now listen, you little rug rat," I said threateningly, "I'm going to wash your hair and that is it. Get it?"

   • 2007, Kgcummings, Welcome... With Wrath., Authorhouse, page 54

     "... We'll probably be getting a call some time tonight announcing the arrival of their new rug rat."

   • 2004, Jennifer Marshall, The Christie Legacy, Trafford Publishing, page 589

     "Anna? You've had another rug rat?".

Synonyms

• ankle-biter, brat; see also Wikisaurus:child