what does it mean when a person is ratchet?
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Ratchet is a slang term that can mean "exciting" or "excellent," often used as a term of empowerment among women. Some may also use ratchet for when they are feeling "bad" in some way. The term has been previously used, however, as an insult characterizing a woman as being "overdramatic" or "promiscuous."
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The term gained popularity in 2012 through music artists and celebrities. It has been used in ways similar to the word "ghetto". "Ratchet" can be used as an adjective, noun, or verb. The word has evolved to have many different meanings, and it can have either a positive or negative connotation.
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put one's shoulder to the wheel. Work hard, make a strenuous effort, as in We'll have to put our shoulder to the wheel to get this job done. This metaphoric term, alluding to pushing a heavy vehicle that has bogged down, has been used figuratively since the late 1700s.
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If you've ever known a kleptomaniac, it won't surprise you to learn that the word kleptomaniac has origins that trace back to the Greek words for “thief” and “madness.” A kleptomaniac has a mental disorder that compels the person to steal.
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Describing a person as “fickle” means that the person is indecisive or changes their mind a lot. It's a person who isn't strong in their decisions.
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writhe | American Dictionary to make twisting movements with the body, esp. because you are feeling strong emotion: He writhed in agony at the thought.
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Most sources I've found believe “This Old Man” refers to the influx of Irish beggars going door to door in England after the famine, either to sell knickknacks or to literally play a rhythm called "nick-nacks" using spoons in hopes of getting some change.
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The best way I can explain it is when someone "switches up on you", they change their character on you, becoming someone who you're not used to. Sometimes it can be used to say that they betrayed you but that's more of an extreme case.
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Hyposensitivity: The person rocks back and forth or side to side to stimulate an otherwise under active nervous system. Hypersensitivity: The person engages in rocking to seek relief from sensory overload. Endorphins: The person rocks habitually to relieve extreme stress.
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Children often rock themselves to sleep but the habit can be disturbing if it extends into adulthood. Called rhythmic movement disorder, it is marked by excessive rocking or banging of the head or body in bed. It is usually a response to stress.
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What Does Kickdown Mean in an Automatic Transmission? ... Automatic transmissions kick down to a lower gear to make use of the greater power delivered at the engine's higher rpm; this typically occurs when the driver attempts to accelerate from a constant speed, as if to pass.
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Although it's possible that you're handcuffed together, or a piece of his clothing got caught in the zipper of your backpack when you closed it and he's making a joke, “attached” usually means “full of affection or fondness” in this context. Often, it's just another way of saying, “I like you a lot.”
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noun Slang. a crazy or eccentric person; nutcase; nut: When Tom gets excited he can act like a real nutjob.
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A torque to yield fastener (TTY) or stretch bolt is a fastener which is torqued beyond the state of elasticity and therefore undergoes plastic deformation, causing it to become permanently elongated.
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When a person with autism engages in self-stimulatory behaviors such as rocking, pacing, aligning or spinning objects, or hand flapping, people around him may be confused, offended, or even frightened. Also known as “stimming,” these behaviors are often characterized by rigid, repetitive movements and/or vocal sounds.
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loopy. Someone who's loopy is batty or nutty — in other words, not the picture of mental health. You might get so tired after staying up late to study for a test that you start to act goofy and giggly and a little bit loopy. ... This informal meaning dates from the early 20th century — earlier, the word meant "deceitful."
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2. countable noun. If you call someone a rat, you mean that you are angry with them or dislike them, often because they have cheated you or betrayed you. [informal, disapproval]