What is the meaning of the word "pack rat"?

Definitions:

  1. A person who habitually saves or hoards things, especially items that have little or no immediate value. copy to clipboard NOUN
    • My uncle is a total pack rat- he still has newspapers from the 1980s. copy to clipboard
  2. A rodent found in North America, known for hoarding objects, especially shiny or unusual things. copy to clipboard NOUN
    • The pack rat dragged bits of foil and plastic into its den. copy to clipboard

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