Other early Hip Hop recording artists who played a significant role in popularizing the slang term "ratchet" were rapper Mr.
In that record-which is full of profanity and what is commonly known as "the n word"- UGK uses "ratchet-ass" as an insult. The earliest record that includes the slang word "ratchet" was released in 1992 (the Hip Hop song "I'm So Bad" by UGK (Underground Kingz). SIGNIFICANT DATES IN THE VERNACULAR USE OF THE WORD "RATCHET" Thanks to all those who are quoted in this post. The content of this post is presented for etymological and cultural purposes. Part III showcases the 2012 video "Ratchet Girl Anthem" and provides the lyrics and explanations for some other African American Vernacular English terms from those lyrics. Part II showcases two YouTube videos of "Do Tha Ratchet" dance.Ĭlick for Part III of this series.
This post also includes a partial chronology of the slang use of the word "ratchet" by various recording artists and YouTube videographers.Ĭlick for Part II of this series. Part I provides definitions of and comments about the slang word "ratchet". This is Part I of a three part series on the slang term "ratchet".
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