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Definition of river rat
river rat
- usually a term given to someone from Mississippi. 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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- NOUN or ADJECTIVE
A term to either describe or label someone who works aboard towboats on the North American inland waterways. Only considered derogative or offensive if used to intentionallly belittle someone based on their profession or socio-economics .
The term "river rat" is used by river barge workers and those who live near the inland waterways.Last edited on Jul 28 2011. Submitted by An Ohio River Towboater's Wife from Lawrence, Ohio, USA on Jul 28 2011.
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