Used by dumb women to explain other ugly nasty women. The real use of the word is in reference of a tool.

A ratchet is a mechanical device that allows continuous linear or rotary motion in only one direction while preventing motion in the opposite direction.

Urban slang for "wretched".

An adjective describing someone (usually female) who acts very hood or arrogant and irrational. They're generally loud and very difficult to reason with and have no respect for anyone's beliefs other than their own, even when they're wrong.

the act of being unusual or crazy

A person who thinks they're fabulous but they aren't. They ironically call other people ratchet when indeed they are the true ratchet. They tend to like certain celebrity's like Selena Gomez and Ariana grande because they feel like they will date them one day.

A ratchet is one that may have a 1/8 tank of gas, his/her car is about to get repossessed but they still put rims on it that cost more than the actual car, don't have nor want a job, will stank a fool, rent is late, water already cut off, but they will still hit up the Koko and spend 3 stacks. True Ratchets love that Cajun Daquiri all day happy hour (Thug Passion, Pimp Juice) and Southern Classic.