hood rat

British

noun

slang a young promiscuous woman from an impoverished urban area

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Etymology

Origin of hood rat

C20: from _’hood ; influenced by _{mall rat}

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But he then dons his "hood rat gear," promising Mulaney he'll "give the people what they want" and "act real stupid."

From Salon ● Feb. 28, 2020

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