"ratchetness" meaning in All languages combined

See ratchetness on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Etymology: From ratchet + -ness. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|ratchet|ness}} ratchet + -ness Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} ratchetness (uncountable)
  1. The quality of being ratchet. Tags: uncountable
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