packrat

This term carries a colloquial, often slightly judgmental or affectionate tone, describing a compulsive need to hoard. It suggests a lack of discernment in what is saved, implying that the items kept are frequently trivial or obsolete. While it can describe a harmless habit, it often hints at a cluttered living environment.

As a countable noun, it follows standard English pluralization rules. It is distinct from the clinical term hoarding disorder, as packrat is typically used in casual conversation to describe a personality trait rather than a psychiatric condition.