(v): desert (a cause, a country or an army), often in order to join the opposing cause, country, or army
(v): employ scabs or strike breakers in
(v): engage or hire for work
(v): take the place of work of someone on strike
(v): be employed
(v): give (hair) the appearance of being fuller by using a rat
(v): line or stuff with soft material
(v): catch rats, especially with dogs
(v): capture as if by hunting, snaring, or trapping
(v): give away information about somebody
(v): impart knowledge of some fact, state or affairs, or event to
(n): any of various long-tailed rodents similar to but larger than a mouse
(n): relatively small placental mammals having a single pair of constantly growing incisor teeth specialized for gnawing
(n): someone who works (or provides workers) during a strike
(n): a person who works at a specific occupation
(n): a person who is deemed to be despicable or contemptible
(n): a person who is not pleasant or agreeable
(n): one who reveals confidential information in return for money
(n): a person who supplies information
(n): a pad (usually made of hair) worn as part of a woman's coiffure
(n): a flat mass of soft material used for protection, stuffing, or comfort
This makes me think of the Beastie Boys song with a hideously misfitting accent.
"We got to fat! For our rat! To paaaaaaaaaartay!"
Edit: I have just made this an earworm. Goddammit.
RATS - (noun) - Entitled power or privilege.
Usage: "We Southerners are willin' to fat for are rats."
Star in reverse.