Definition

A person or animal that catches or hunts rats.

Example

The ratter was skilled at finding and catching the pesky rodents in the barn.

Conversation

I heard you got a new pet, how's it going?

It's great, but I've been worried about a few mice in the house.

Have you thought about hiring a rattener?

Yeah, I might need to look into that if it gets worse.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

The word 'rattener' is derived from 'rattle' (from Middle English *ratlen*, meaning to make a rapid succession of short, sharp sounds) and the suffix '-er' (meaning a person who). A rattener is a person or thing that makes a rattling sound.

Memory Tip

Think of someone or something that makes a 'rattling' noise — the '-er' indicates a person or thing that performs that action.

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