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Okay, user wants me to define "rat-tailed" in a hilariously informative way and then provide an edgy example sentence. Hmm, they're clearly looking for entertainment value mixed with factual accuracy – someone who enjoys playful language but doesn't want to lose the educational aspect.
First, I need to channel my inner encyclopedia-like humor without being pedantic. The word has two distinct meanings in English: one literal about rat tails (probably best avoided since rats themselves are sensitive), and the other idiomatic meaning "shifty" or "suspicious." User specifically mentioned "rat tailed," but the edgy example suggests they want the personality trait definition more than the animal one.
Let me break this down:
- Start with a disclaimer about not wanting to offend rat owners (shows humor while being considerate)
- Transition into the actual human meaning ("rat-tailed" as in suspicious)
- Emphasize how it's literally about tails metaphorically – that visual contrast between animals and humans is gold for comedy
- Throw in some over-the-top synonyms like "despicably-tailed" to maximize absurdity
For the example sentence, I should go full edgy with:
- A noir-style setup (detectives + shady characters)
- Physical description matching both literal ("rat-like tail") and figurative meanings (suspicious behavior)
- Dark humor about bodily functions being linked to moral character
- Maybe something slightly transgressive but still clean enough for general audiences