A fork of Rural Dictionary
A nickname that friends use to greet each other. It’s a shortened name of the word “Rat”
“good morning rattie”
An affectionate term for a rat, most usually domesticated. It has no relation to the general use of the word 'ratty' which describes a disheveled appearance.
"Aww!" Julie adoringly exclaimed as her friend's fancy rat affectionately kissed her hand, "your ratty is so cute!"