Drag rats

A slur for homeless people in Austin, Texas who spend time on Guadalupe Street between 21st and 29th Street, colloquially known as "The Drag". Used mainly by college kids and people on the wealthier side to emotionally justify cruelty towards those already experiencing terrible hardship.

"Ugh, look at those disgusting drag rats begging for food. I wouldn't even piss on one of them if they caught fire."

"I hate drag rats so much, they smell terrible and are sometimes rude. I don't understand why the cops let them stay here."

by Julia-Inventor of the term December 2, 2022