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Rattler - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

A rattler is a colloquial term for a rattlesnake, a venomous snake known for the rattling sound it makes with its tail. It can also refer to a fast-moving train or a talkative person.

rattler

/ˈrætlɚ/ /ˈrætlə/

Definition:

A rattlesnake or a person who talks incessantly.

Synonyms:

snake, chatterbox, windbag

Part of Speech:

noun

Antonyms:

listener, silent one

Common Collocations:

diamondback rattler, prairie rattler, timber rattler

Derivatives:

rattle, rattling, rattled

Usage Tips:

Use "rattler" informally for a talkative person or to refer to a rattlesnake in casual contexts.

Common Phrases:

shake like a rattler, quick as a rattler, mean as a rattler

Etymology:

Derived from "rattle," referencing the snake's tail sound or noisy speech.

Examples:

  • 1. The hiker spotted a rattler coiled near the trail.
  • 2. She’s such a rattler—she never stops talking!
  • 3. The desert is home to many dangerous rattlers.
  • 4. He jumped when he heard the rattler’s warning sound.

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