"frat rat" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: frat rats [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} frat rat (plural frat rats)
  1. (slang, often derogatory) A member of a fraternity. Tags: derogatory, often, slang Categories (topical): People Synonyms: frat boy

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