Ratchet was a call sign for an USAF Airborne Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance plane. One particular Plane "Ratchet 33" crashed of the horn of Africa on Feb. 18th 2012. Good men were aboard, and lost their lives. Should you use the word ratchet derogatorily in front of me I will ask you to stop. If you will not stop, I will stop you. Find a new oppressive term for women, or I don't know treat them with some goddamned respect.
Ignorant Kid: That girl was ratchet!
Me: Friends of mine died on a mission called ratchet, could you use another word around me?
Ignorant Kid: Man If a bitch is rat... <sounds of me removing his voice box>
Me: Friends of mine died on a mission called ratchet, could you use another word around me?
Ignorant Kid: Man If a bitch is rat... <sounds of me removing his voice box>
by StrangerDangerRanger June 4, 2016

Pathetic football player who has some mental issues. Someone who can't exactly process what an average or below average would remotely be able to do. Try's and fails daily. A little thick around the middle. No friends. No life. Watchout for the big package. He may try and use it as a weapon. It's scary to think people like this are alive. Hide yo kids. Hide yo wife. Don't talk to ratchets. Say no to ratchets.
by Kiki Lali January 22, 2014

by pattyycake June 17, 2013

by Rocco Mangin April 27, 2007

by I ain't ratchet January 7, 2015

A girl who thinks she is all that and more. She will tell people she sends nudes or tell people that other people have her nudes. She will dress like a skank and believe that everyone wants her, even girls. She has most likely slept with someone.
Girl 1: Did you see Caitlin last night she looked so ratchet.
Girl 2: McCallion or McAdams?Theyre both looked like skanks!
Girl 1: I know!
Girl 2: McCallion or McAdams?Theyre both looked like skanks!
Girl 1: I know!
by The Homie of Moorpark October 10, 2013
