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Definition of swamp rat

swamp rat

  • dirty, un-clean, generally feral. From a suburb in Australia which was built on an old swamp and was on the bad side of town where lots of crims live.
    Oh my god she is such a swamp rat.

    Last edited on May 17 2011. Submitted by Sarah from Australia on Feb 06 2002.

  • usually a term given to someone from Louisiana or around swampy areas. Generally not derogative.

    Last edited on Nov 17 2005. Submitted by Miranda W. from Rincon, GA, USA on Nov 17 2005.

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