RUG RATS Synonyms: 82 Similar and Opposite Words

rug rats

noun

plural of rug rat, slang

as in preschoolers

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Noun

Young infants have relatively large heads and limited head and neck control.

— Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2026
While Mattel’s Hot Wheels were hot and its party card game Uno attracted new fans last holiday season, the company’s Fisher-Price line, which makes educational toys for infants, toddlers and preschoolers, has lagged along with Barbie dolls.

— Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of infants

Noun

In the winter months of 1973, kids were taking flashlights to the pitch-black bus stops in the morning.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 3 Oct. 2026
The former Panthers running back said youth sports give kids a platform to find belonging and purpose among their peers.

— Ryan Canfield OutKick, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of kids

Noun

For families Although there is no flat rule, Tea Trails encourage older children rather than toddlers—partly so that peace and quiet is maintained, and partly because walks are the main activity.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
While Mattel’s Hot Wheels were hot and its party card game Uno attracted new fans last holiday season, the company’s Fisher-Price line, which makes educational toys for infants, toddlers and preschoolers, has lagged along with Barbie dolls.

— Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of toddlers

Noun

Carter’s is considered North America’s largest and most-enduring apparel company, catering to newborns up to size 14, and one of America’s oldest brands, period.

— David Moin, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2026
But many also can’t afford the childcare rates for newborns, which tend to be particularly high.

— Megan Kuykendoll, The Conversation, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of newborn

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The program has grown in three years from a summer camp for eight youngsters to year-round classes for about 20 people.

— ABC News, ABC News, 28 Sep. 2026
In addition to Moon and a crop of talented youngsters, A Different World is packed with OGs, between director and producer Debbie Allen and a majority of the memorable cast.

— Derek Lawrence, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of youngsters

Noun

Shortly before Jackie took ill, the chicks — Sandy and Luna —successfully fledged.

— Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2026
This includes high rates of females not laying clutches, low provisioning rates, emaciated chicks with stunted development and other factors.

— Michelle Richardson, CBS News, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of chicks

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