
SIGNIFICANT DATES IN THE VERNACULAR USE OF THE WORD "RATCHET" Thanks to all those who are quoted in this post. The content of this post is presented for etymological and cultural purposes. Part III showcases the 2012 video "Ratchet Girl Anthem" and provides the lyrics and explanations for some other African American Vernacular English terms from those lyrics. Part II showcases two YouTube videos of "Do Tha Ratchet" dance.Ĭlick for Part III of this series. This post also includes a partial chronology of the slang use of the word "ratchet" by various recording artists and YouTube videographers.Ĭlick for Part II of this series. Part I provides definitions of and comments about the slang word "ratchet". Last edited on May 31 2013.This is Part I of a three part series on the slang term "ratchet".

See more words with the same meaning: impressive.Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA See more words with the same meaning: funny.Person 1: How was I? Person 2: You slayed.

She renders me helpless stuned at her mercy -by her looks/ intelligence/ cunning/general demeanor To be a bully 'How about you stop breathing' ->'Wow you slayed!'.See more words with the same meaning: sex, sexual intercourse.See more words with the same meaning: Internet, texting, SMS, email, chat acronyms (list of).

