It is said that the term came from the way locals mispronounced the word wretched and was generally used to describe a woman who was known for sleeping with multiple men. Rappers that were popular at the time included the word in their songs and produced the definition. It is said the term originated in the area of Shreveport, Louisiana, popularly nicknamed Ratchet City. This term became popular during the 1990s.

The negative meaning of “ratchet” is said to mean trashy and overdramatic. The second meaning is implied when using the slang term negatively. The positive meaning of “ratchet” is said to mean perfect or exhilarating. The first meaning is implied when using the slang term to describe someone positively.

Stay away from these types of females.The internet slang term “ratchet” can have two different meanings depending on the context of its use. indirect or direct aggression, - wanting to fight over nothing ( ghetto mentality) -always has a beef with other ratchet females (can be over whos prettier or boy drama) -dramatic or messy -finds it funny or cute to be rude, mean, or spiteful to others (often found cackling with other ghetto douches) (*pfft* sound) -head or eye rolling, lip smacking -long nails, long ass eyelashes -may be low class, or ghetto fabulous (weave, bright colored hair, or changes their hair or its color super often) -snapchat stories are toxic wastefield -might be dumb asf Basically a douchebag if they were ghetto. See: 'Hot cheeto girl' 'ghetto girl' 'bitch' 'douche' May exhibit some of these: -attitude or sassy or smart mouthed -can be childish -Rude or crude -obnoxious (loud) or unruly -disrespectful -aggravating -thinks they are so pretty, or everyones eye candy -mean girl behavior (spiteful, mean, cruel, manipulative, deceitful) especially to other females. Simply summarized by: a ghetto bitch who thinks she looks so good or is all that.

Meaning of ratchet urban dictionary