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Old 27 Oct 2004, 02:59 AM   #9
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Originally posted by SusanUKF
we often call a large group of children "Rugrats" as well, I am sure this has been encouraged from the cartoon of that name!!
I've read somewhere that "rugrats" for children (also "ankle biters", although that one would be more apt if applied to kittens) is an Australianism. It certainly predates the cartoon...
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