In November 2012, LL Cool J released a single called "Ratchet". Numerous music artists have referred to the term "ratchet" in their songs. Some African-American women have reappropriated the word and embrace the meaning, whereas others point to how the term reinforces the negative portrayal of African-American women in the media. The word has evolved to have many different meanings, and it can have either a positive or negative connotation. "Ratchet" can be used as an adjective, noun, or verb. It has been used similarly as the word "ghetto". The term gained popularity in 2012 through music artists and celebrities. Ratchet is a slang term in hip hop that in the strictest sense refers to an uncouth female, although the term has multiple meanings and connotations and is not bound by race or gender.
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