Rugrats Meaning in English

word · lemma: rugrat

US

ˈrʌɡˌræts

RUG-rats

UK

ˈrʌɡˌræts

RUG-rats

Definition

'Rugrats' is a slang term for young children or toddlers, often used affectionately or humorously.

Usage & Nuances

Mainly informal and affectionate; commonly used by adults when talking about their own or others’ young children. Was popularized by the animated TV show 'Rugrats'. Not used in formal writing.

• Spanish: niños pequeños - mocosos (coloquial)
• Portuguese (BR): crianças pequenas - pirralhos (informal)
• Portuguese (PT): crianças pequenas - miúdos (informal)
• Chinese (Simplified): 小鬼（俚语）- 小孩
• Chinese (Traditional): 小鬼（俚語）- 小孩
• Hindi: छोटे बच्चे (असंगठित, बोलचाल की भाषा)
• Arabic: أطفال صغار (غير رسمي) - شياطين صغار
• Bengali: কচিকাঁচা - বাচ্চাকাচ্চা
• Russian: малыши - ребятишки
• Japanese: ちびっ子 - ガキ
• Vietnamese: nhóc tì - lũ nhóc
• Korean: 꼬마들 - 어린애들
• Turkish: veletler - küçük veletler
• Urdu: چھوٹے بچے - شرارتی بچے
• Indonesian: bocah - anak kecil

Example Sentences

The rugrats are playing in the backyard.

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She watched the rugrats while their parents went shopping.

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My house is full of rugrats today.

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Nothing wears me out faster than chasing after the rugrats all afternoon.

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Every family reunion, the rugrats end up making a big mess.

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I'm babysitting the neighbor's rugrats this weekend.

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