rug rat
Crawling floor dweller
A rug rat is a young child, especially a toddler or crawler—the age when kids spend time on the floor.
The term is affectionate but slightly irreverent, suggesting the amusing chaos small children bring: The house was overrun with rug rats.
Sometimes spelled as one word.
Moving on hands, knees
- teethingFirst molars emerging
- diaperAbsorbent infant undergarment
- pacifierInfant sucking device
- bibMealtime chest covering
highchair · stroller · onesie · naptime · lullaby · cradle · mobile · puree
Young child, often naughty
- totVery young child
- moppetEndearing term for child
- ankle-biterSlang for young child
- kiddoAffectionate term for youth
nipper · whippersnapper · squirt · sprout · urchin · scamp · tadpole · minnow
Objects for amusement
- gigglesShort, silly laughs
- laughterVocal expression of amusement
- gamesOrganized competitive activities
- hide-and-seekConcealment pursuit pastime
playdate · imagination · crayons · teddy bear · playground · cartoons · dollhouse · blocks
Uncontrollably lively and loud
- hyperactiveExcessively energetic, easily distracted
- bouncingSpringing back repeatedly
- livelyAnimated and energetic
- spiritedFull of vim
frisky · restless · rowdy · boisterous · running around · zooming · tireless · wound up
Habitual inclination to pilfer
- spillsAccidental liquid escapes
- crumbsSmall food fragments
- stainsDiscolorations on surfaces
- smudgesUnclear dirty marks
muddy · disheveled · grubby · smeared · splattered · handprints · crayon marks · finger food
crawling
Moving on hands, knees
bib · highchair · stroller · onesie · naptime · lullaby · cradle · mobile · puree · sippy cup
tyke
Young child, often naughty
- totVery young child
- moppetEndearing term for child
- ankle-biterSlang for young child
kiddo · nipper · whippersnapper · squirt · sprout · urchin · scamp · tadpole · minnow · bambino
toys
Objects for amusement
- gigglesShort, silly laughs
- laughterVocal expression of amusement
- gamesOrganized competitive activities
hide-and-seek · playdate · imagination · crayons · teddy bear · playground · cartoons · dollhouse · blocks · finger paint
rambunctious
Uncontrollably lively and loud
- hyperactiveExcessively energetic, easily distracted
- bouncingSpringing back repeatedly
- livelyAnimated and energetic
spirited · frisky · restless · rowdy · boisterous · running around · zooming · tireless · wound up · wild
sticky fingers
Habitual inclination to pilfer
smudges · muddy · disheveled · grubby · smeared · splattered · handprints · crayon marks · finger food
rug ratadult
Mature person, legally responsible
grown-up · elder · senior citizen · old-timer · geezer
rug ratinfant
Very young child
toddler · young child · minor · preschooler · juvenile