What is the meaning of ratting?

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noun

  • To furnish incriminating evidence to an officer of the law (usually in return for favors.

verb

  • Desert one's party or group of friends, for example, for one's personal advantage.
  • Employ scabs or strike breakers in.
  • Take the place of work of someone on strike.
  • Give (hair) the appearance of being fuller by using a rat.
  • Catch rats, especially with dogs.
  • Give away information about somebody.
    • usage: "He told on his classmate who had cheated on the exam"
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