Definition of "ratio" in English

noun

1. A number representing a comparison between two named things.

2. (arithmetic) The relative magnitudes of two quantities (usually expressed as a quotient).

3. (law) Ellipsis of ratio decidendi.

4. (Internet) The number of comments to a post or other expression on social media relative to the number of likes; a high ratio suggests disagreement with the contents of the original post.

verb

1. (transitive, Internet slang) To respond to a post or message on social media in a greater number than the number of likes the post receives, especially to condemn or mock the original poster.

   • The politician's post was quickly ratioed due to its controversial nature.
   • It used to be fun to watch tweets like that get ratioed back into their ugly corner of the internet.
   • It is essential that you ratio anyone who comes for your honour.

interjection

1. (neologism, Twitter) Indicates disagreement with a post the user disagrees with or dislikes.

   • L + ratio