Rattlers Meaning in English
word · lemma: rattler
ˈɹætəɫɝ/, /ˈɹætɫɝ
RAT-lerz
ɹˈætləz
RAT-luhz
Definition
"Rattlers" is an informal word for rattlesnakes, a type of venomous snake known for the rattling sound made by its tail.
Usage & Nuances
Informal American English; usually used in the southern and western US. Refers specifically to rattlesnakes, not to snakes in general. Often appears in stories or when warning about snakes outdoors.
Spanish: serpientes de cascabelPortuguese (BR): cascavéisPortuguese (PT): cascavéisChinese (Simplified): 响尾蛇Chinese (Traditional): 響尾蛇Hindi: झड़पने वाले सांपArabic: الأفاعي الجرسيةBengali: র্যাটলস্নেক (ঝমঝমে সাপ)Russian: гремучие змеиJapanese: ガラガラヘビVietnamese: rắn đuôi chuôngKorean: 방울뱀Turkish: çıngıraklı yılanUrdu: کھڑکھڑانے والے سانپ (رٹل اسنیک)Indonesian: ular derik bergetar
Example Sentences
Be careful, there are rattlers in this area.
basic
Some people are very afraid of rattlers.
basic
The sound of rattlers warns animals to stay away.
basic
We saw two huge rattlers sunning themselves on the rocks.
natural
Don't worry, most rattlers aren't aggressive unless you bother them.
natural
Locals say it’s good luck if you hear rattlers but don’t see them.
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