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ratty

 adjective
     
rat‧ty
1 British English informal becoming annoyed quickly or easily [= irritable]:
I feel guilty about getting ratty with the children.
2 American English informal dirty and in bad condition [↪ shabby]:
a ratty old sofa
ratty hair
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