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  2. Ratchet (slang) - Wikipedia

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    Ratchet is a slang term in American hip hop culture that, in its original sense, [1] was a derogatory term used to refer to an uncouth woman, and may be a Louisianan dialect form of the word "wretched". In the 2000s–2010s, the word became loosely connotative of denoting overt confidence, defiance, fervor, or otherwise being descriptive of ...

  3. List of Generation Z slang - Wikipedia

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    Slang term Definition Origin Example(s) Variation(s) Ref(s) Af/Asf Shortened version of "as fuck." The abbreviation "AF" was first defined by Urban Dictionary user Mr McDownage on October 10, 2011. The term was popularized by Twitter user @whitepplquote on June 7, 2015, tweeting "Saying 'af' instead of 'As Fuck. '" "That is lame asf." "You're ...

  4. Ratchet feminism - Wikipedia

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    Ratchet feminism coopts the derogatory term . Other terms used to describe this concept include ratchet womanism as used by Georgia Tech professor Joycelyn Wilson or ratchet radicalism used by Rutgers professor Brittney Cooper. [2] Ratchet is an identity embraced by many millennials and Gen Z black women and girls. [3]

  5. 20 iconic slang words from Black Twitter that shaped pop culture

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    In honor of Black Twitter's contribution, Stacker compiled a list of 20 slang words it brought to popularity, using the AAVE Glossary, Urban Dictionary, Know Your Meme, and other internet ...

  6. Basic (slang) - Wikipedia

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    Basic. (slang) " Basic " is a slang term in American popular culture used pejoratively to describe middle class white people, especially women, who are perceived to prefer mainstream products, trends, and music. [1] ". Basic bitch" originated in hip hop culture and rose in popularity through rap music, songs, blogs, and videos from 2011 to 2014 ...

  7. Hyphy - Wikipedia

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    Look up hyphy in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. The term hyphy (/ ˈhaɪfiː / HY-fee) is an Oakland, California slang meaning "hyperactive". [1] More specifically, it is an adjective describing the hip hop music [1][2] and the culture associated with the Oakland area. [3] The term was first coined by Oakland rapper Keak da Sneak. [1][3]

  8. 'Live, laugh, love': The most crushing Gen Z insult, explained

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    On TikTok, the hashtag #LiveLaughLove has more than 1.2 billion views.Many of these videos feature teens giving tours of their homes in which multiple "Live, laugh, love" signs appear, typically ...

  9. Ratchet - Wikipedia

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    Ratchet (device), a mechanical device that allows movement in only one direction. Ratchet, metonymic name for a socket wrench incorporating a ratcheting device. Ratchet (instrument), a musical instrument and a warning device.