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hood rat

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noun

  1. 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

Example Sentences

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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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