Is Drat a Swear Word?

In many parts of the world the word rats is used as a mild swearword or expletive. There are several possible reasons for this. 'Drat' was first used early in the 19th century. ... People avoid using it as it is considered to be bad luck to mention the word.

Is drat a bad word?

Drat is something you say to express mild frustration, disappointment, or disgust. Drat is most commonly used as an interjection (something exclaimed to express some kind of emotion). Less commonly, it is used as a verb with a meaning similar to damn, for which it is considered a euphemism (a milder version).

Whats Drat mean?

: damn —used as a mild oath.