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Definition of gave a rat's ass

give a rat's ass

verb

  • to care. Always used in the negative, as the example sentence shows.
    I don't give a rat's ass what you think!

    Last edited on Aug 02 2011. Submitted by Sarah from Northville, MI, USA on Aug 08 2002.

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  • Also: "give a rat's patoot".

    Last edited on Aug 02 2011. Submitted by Sarah from Northville, MI, USA on Aug 08 2002.

  • Also: "give a flying rat's ass".
    I don't give a flying rat's ass about politics.

    Last edited on Aug 02 2011. Submitted by Sarah from Northville, MI, USA on Aug 08 2002.

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Definitions include: meaning caring about everything.
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Definitions include: to care a tiny amount, always used in the negative

Other terms relating to 'rat':

Definitions include: very crazy.
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Definitions include: to inform on.
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