What does "ratchet" mean and when was it first used?
From them I learned the following things about ratchet. What does 'ratchet' mean, and how is it pronounced? Ratchet [is] used to describe someone means nasty, ghetto or trifling. —Janet …
What's no ratchet mean? - English Language & Usage Stack …
0 ratchet To cause to increase or decrease by increments: tried to ratchet up interest in the program. TFD As in: I'm going to walk you half the money for ten percent no ratchet (no …
Tell City Ratchet Floor Lamp (Linda Vista) $250 - JLA FORUMS
May 28, 2020 · FOR SALE - San Diego, CA - Tell City No. 3361 Ratchet Floor Lamp. Unusual ratchet device on base allows lamp to be raised or lowered to desired height. Earl ...
Where did the phrase "batsh*t crazy" come from?
The word crazy is a later addition. Scanning Google Books I find a handful of references starting from the mid-60s where batshit is clearly just a variation on bullshit (nonsense, rubbish) - …
Vintage Craftsman Tri-Wing, Thumbwheel Ratchet Socket …
Dec 21, 2020 · FOR SALE - Mohave County, AZ - I have two vintage Craftsman Tri-Wing ratchets available. Both feature the tri-wing directional selector and thumbwheels. The ...
Mac Tools Jesse James 210 Piece West Coast Chopper Tool Box …
Dec 30, 2013 · FOR SALE - San Francisco and Bay Area, CA - Hard to find Limited Edition Jesse James Tool Box Collectors Edition Genuine MAC Tools (not the sams club stanle ...
I've just bought vs. I just bought vs. I bought [duplicate]
Sep 28, 2015 · This seems to be another example of how people frequently truncate the language at the cost of clarity. I'm not entirely sure but I think the sentence should be said as "I have just …
single word requests - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange
May 5, 2014 · While I know you can attribute 'bitch' to a male, I feel there is a sense of femininity. I was wondering if there is a colloquial equivalent that describes someone with the qualities of …
ZEPHYR/LOK-FAST MODEL-3060KIT (Poway) $100 - JLA FORUMS
Mar 24, 2013 · FOR SALE - San Diego, CA - I have a brand new , never used Zephyr/Lok-fast model-3060 kit. This kit is top of the line and comes with the Ratchet sets origi ...
Forward vs Forwards - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange
The OED says this The present distinction in usage between forward and forwards is that the latter expresses a definite direction viewed in contrast with other directions. In some contexts …