pack rat
Any of several small North American rodents, of the genus Neotoma, that have bushy tailsAny of several small North American rodents, of the genus Neotoma, that have bushy tails.
» You're such a pack rat.
Du bist echt sammelwütig. — Esperantostern
Ты такой Плюшкин! — odexed
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2 sensesAny of several small North American rodents, of the genus Neotoma, that have bushy tails.
Amerikanische Buschratte
лесно́й хомя́кlesnój xomják, скопидо́мskopidóm
any of several bushy-tailed rodents of the genus Neotoma of western North America; hoards food and other objects
(derogatory, informal)One who collects or hoards, especially unnecessary objects.
someone who collects things that have been discarded by others
Examples
1 sentencesYou're such a pack rat.
ruТы такой Плюшкин! — odexed
deDu bist echt sammelwütig. — Esperantostern
Translations
4 languagesBy meaning 2
By meaning 1
Origin
From pack + rat.From pack + rat.
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Forms
plural: pack ratsSynonyms
7 synonymsWord family
1 related wordsSee also
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