1. resembling or characteristic of a rat in appearance or behavior

Examples

• The creature had a ratlike tail and small beady eyes.
• His ratlike features made him appear cunning and untrustworthy.
• The ratlike scurrying sounds came from behind the wall.
• She noticed the ratlike whiskers twitching on the small animal.
• The character was described as having a ratlike face with a pointed nose.
• The ratlike behavior of hoarding food was evident in his actions.