Meaning & use
a gymrat
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“a gymrat” is a form of “gym rat”. See that entry for the full set of meanings.
Meaning
nouncountableinformal
a person who spends a lot of time exercising at a gym, often in a very devoted way
Grammar: Countable: you can say 'a gym rat' or 'gym rats'.
Patterns
- a gym rat
- be a gym rat
- become a gym rat
My brother is a total gym rat; he goes twice a day.
She became a gym rat after joining the new fitness center.
The gym rats line up before the doors open at six.
Word forms
| plural | gym rats |
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Common combinations
- total gym rat
- He's a total gym rat who never misses a workout.
- become a gym rat
- After college she became a gym rat.
- a real gym rat
- You're a real gym rat if you know all the trainers' names.
Synonyms and how they differ
- fitness fanatic
- This is more neutral and less slangy, and it can refer to exercise outside a gym too.
- workout enthusiast
- This sounds more formal and positive, while 'gym rat' can be slightly teasing.
Opposites
Commonly confused: a gymrat or gymnasium?
a gymrat vs gymnasium
'Gymnasium' is the place where you exercise; a 'gym rat' is the person who goes there often.
Practice
Which sentence uses 'gym rat' correctly?
Choose one answer.
'A gym rat' is a person who spends a lot of time at the gym, so sentence B fits. A confuses it with the place, C with equipment, and D uses it as a verb, which it is not.
Make it your own
Write a sentence using “a gymrat”, then check it and compare it with the examples above.