Meaning of the word "rug rat" in English

What does "rug rat" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

rug rat

US /ˈrʌɡ ˌræt/
UK /ˈrʌɡ ˌræt/

Noun

a small child (often used humorously or disparagingly)

Example:
The little rug rat was crawling all over the living room.
We had to bring the rug rats with us to the party.