ratbag
What does ratbag mean? ratbag is a English mild that translates to “rascal / scoundrel” in English.
Literal Translation
a bag of rats
Meaning & Usage
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"rascal / scoundrel"
An Australian/British insult for a mischievous, untrustworthy, or annoying person. It's more playful than hostile — a ratbag is someone who causes problems, but often in an entertaining way. You can call a child a 'little ratbag' with genuine affection.
Examples in the Wild
'Come here, you little ratbag!' (to a child who just drew on the wall). Or about a colleague: 'He's a ratbag but he gets results.'