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ratchetize 

To make something ratchet, ghetto, bad, ugly, or worse.
Wow, thanks for totally ruining and ratchetizing my party. It's so ghetto and annoying.

I look too good right now, I need to ratchetize myself.
ratchetize by LingDanc803 October 30, 2018

Ratchetivities 

Activities performed for leisure, entertainment, or pleasure by one who either self-identifies or has been identified as a ratchet. Can imply the involvement of sexual acts and/or consumption of alcohol.
"Which one o' y'all are down for ratchetivities this weekend?!"

"Expect a ratchet to suggest their usual ratchetivities for the pregame and after party."
Ratchetivities by Haute CoCo May 20, 2020

Ratchetness 

The astronomical levels of HOEING and the displaying on extreme levels, of GHETTO.

One who is very random and acts in ways of being LOUD & OBNOXIOUS

One who is DIRTY, LOW CLASS, NO MORAL VALUES and place themselves in a situation of being known in NEGATIVE WAY.

The JEALOUS, LONELY & BUSSA of the group.
Jessica: "Hey Ashley, what are you getting into tonight?"

Ashley: "Girl I wanna fuck about 3 dudes tonight and they in the same frat!"

Jessica: "Ugh, you are displaying extreme levels of ratchetness!"

Ashley: "Girl I know, I'm ratchet." "Don't ya think so?"
Ratchetness by StDFKJames September 18, 2009

paranormal ratchetivity 

Taking ratchet behavior to a whole new level. Behavior so abnormal and inexplicable that you refer to it as paranormal.
Chand: A fight broke out in chico last night for no reason. Prav: Damn, that is some paranormal ratchetivity right there.

Ratchetest 

A person who is the most 'ratchet' out of the whole area, or location. See ratchet
OMG, Tammy Lynn is by far the ratchetest girl in this whole bar right now.
Ratchetest by D-rek831 November 6, 2016

Ratchetitis 

An infectious Viral and/or bacterial disease closely related to the female ratchet.
Side Effects include but not limited to:
1. Lost or stolen money, credit and

debit cards
2. Frequent visits to the E.R. for

Penicilian shots
3. Legs that spread easier than peanut

butter
4. Jock itch, ring worm, irritable bowel

syndrome, diarrhea of the mouth,

compulsive cock gobbling and STDs

5. Lower ambition

6. Loss of significant other
7. Increased self-post on Backpage.com
8. Lost and or stolen electronic devices
9. Complete loss of dignity

10. Excessive use of the word "bruh"

"fam" and "cash me outside"
That Ho Over There (t.h.o.t.) gave my peoples "ratchetitis"
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pajama casual 

Pajama casual is a term used when working from home and preparing for a video conference. All business above the waist and your pajama pants down below.
We have a Zoom meeting in a few minutes and I’ll probably go pajama casual.
pajama casual by jrod-knows March 31, 2020
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funflation 

The recent boom in consumer spending on entertainment and experiences with a high demand running up the cost of enjoying of those experiences.
I’m trying to go to this Taylor Swift concert but the funflation has made it so impossible for me to afford tickets.
funflation by Dfree523 November 17, 2023
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Take the big pirogue, I saw a huge swamp dog out there earlier.
swamp dog by Crystal Ambrose May 22, 2006
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Throat Sweats 

The feeling and build up in your mouth/throat of saliva that sometimes accompanies nausea.
Oh man those burritos gave me the throat sweats, I hope I don’t have food poisoning.
Throat Sweats by TacoFings420 April 23, 2024
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Being ignored by someone when making a statement or asking a question. Also known as blanked and turfed.
Person 1: Did u watch ** last nite?
Person 2:......
Person 3: O no u got aired!
aired by Pietro February 9, 2005
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piddlefart

Instead of doing my homework, I decided to piddlefart around for two hours.
piddlefart by Rene April 25, 2005
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