rug rats

noun

plural of rug rat, slang
as in preschoolers

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  1. infants
  2. kids
  3. toddlers
  4. minors
  5. newborn
  6. neonates
  7. youngsters
  8. chicks
Noun
  • Newborns and infants are particularly vulnerable to the disease.
    — Michael Loria, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2026
  • During an epidemic in 1964 and 1965, 20,000 infants were born with congenital rubella syndrome.
    — Matthew Herper, STAT, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of infants
Noun
  • Families can also participate in daily arts and crafts sessions, with materials provided on request and staff on hand to help kids create their own souvenirs.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026
  • That means cables, socks, Legos, kids' pajamas, and everything else not taller than the unit itself are up for grabs, Pac-Man style.
    — Joe Salas August 14, New Atlas, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of kids
Noun
  • Bikes for toddlers and preschoolers Balance bikes are a game-changer for little riders.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 11 Aug. 2026
  • The boy wasn’t talking, unlike other toddlers his age who are typically using simple words and phrases.
    — Jackie Mader, Washington Post, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of toddlers
Noun
  • While existing law prevents health care providers from providing gender affirming procedures for minors, the bill would bar them from performing, attempting to perform, or referring a minor for this care.
    — Emma Murphy, Oklahoma Voice, 31 Mar. 2026
Definition of minors
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  • Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s office intervened and raised concerns about the newborn’s need for lifesaving medical treatment after birth.
    — Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Authorities told the news outlet that Brown was a family friend to the newborn's family and took the child when his mother fell asleep.
    — Dan Raby, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of newborn
Noun
  • Males guard the eggs and newborn frogs, called neonates.
    — Ana V. Longo, The Conversation, 24 June 2026
  • There have been publications about nicotine transmission and neonates after blood transfusion.
    — Torie Bosch, STAT, 1 June 2026
Definition of neonates
Noun
  • And who knows about Newcastle, who have lost three crucial players and only really brought in promising youngsters, all of whom will be managed by someone recruited from the Saudi Pro League.
    — Nick Miller, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Most cabins only accommodate two people, and any youngsters onboard would have to be able to dine with and otherwise mingle with adults.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of youngsters
Noun
  • The chicks themselves weren’t expensive, however soymeal and corn costs were turbulent.
    — Sarah Glodek, Fortune, 14 Aug. 2026
  • The full bald eagle nesting season lasts over six months, depending on when the fledged chicks leave the area.
    — Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of chicks
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