English · Slang Attested

ratchet

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Ghetto; unseemly, indecorous.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

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⚠ Register: derogatory, slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

The one thing that always accompanies Miley's ratchet look (along with the gang signs) is the tongue, which is sort of like saying this persona that she has adopted is some sort of gonzo idiot who can't keep its tongue in her head.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “ratchet” mean?

Ghetto; unseemly, indecorous.

Is “ratchet” formal or informal?

ratchet is generally derogatory, slang.

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