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ratbat

noun

/ˈɹatˌbat/

English Definition

bat (flying mammal)

Etymology

  • (From English bat. The compound includes the word rat because of the animal's appearance.)

Examples

  • "Mi fraid a rat bat bad."

    I'm extremely afraid of bats.

  • "Some fly inna the market weh big like a ratbat."

    There are flies in that market which are as big as bats.

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