ratchet

The term 'ratchet' has no less than two distinct meanings. As an adjective, it describes a person or activity that is out of hand, out of control, or generally whack in some way. As a verb, or a direct object ("do tha ratchet, yeah, do tha ratchet..."), the term serves to identify or describe the dance craze--and the movements associated herewith-- of the Ratchet.

"...The President, he ratchet,and Saddam, mane/ His ratchet @$$ ain't have to send them <expletive> planes..."
Here, we find Lil Boosie making a Machiavellian social commentary on the political climate, incorporating the term "ratchet" to describe the absurdity of the President's actions.

by Erin August 08, 2005

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5 second rule

applies to how long a food that has been dropped on the ground is edible.

don't touch it, mario dropped that a minute ago! hey, dude, 5 second rule.

by Erin July 10, 2004

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otaku

A Japanese word describing a person beyond the realm of fandom but into mania that is improperly used by American fans.

In Japan the word "otaku" has become taboo because of Miyazaki Tsutomu who went on a toddler murdering spree in the 80's, video taping the young girls he had murdered from an obsession with lolicon (female pedophilic manga).

Americans use this term to call themselves "fanboys" or "fangirls" with almost no knowledge of the horrific roots behind the word.

American Fangirl: "I have a huge collection of Macross, NGE, Sailor Moon, yaoi, and many other anime! I'm such an otaku!"
Non-anime fan: "...Uhm, you do know about that word right?"

by Erin December 19, 2003

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