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We use the term frat only in a joking manner...For example, drunk at football games "yall leaving" "yeah man, we're goin back to the FRAT house!" Or someone walks in the house and says something dumb like "WHATS UP FRAT BROTHERS?"
You'd never find someone using the term to somebody not in a greek organization, its just kind of a funny thing to say about the lameasses who use that term in seriousness.
On another note, there has been a lot of discussion about the "frat boy" image. Note that this is different in other places. For minority fraternities, I don't have a clue where it comes into play. In some parts of the country frat or fratty would be abercrombie cargo pants, spiked hair, and a untucked shirt with a popped collar. Unfortunately, many people view them as frat boys, or even worse, "fratty."
The actual "fratty" image, which is mostly a joke, but also has some truth, refers to southern fraternity guys. It generally involves sailing, fishing, golf, etc. We will use the term fratty on occassion, most often in rush..."that _____ kid was pretty fratty," implying that he was capable in social situations, was from a good background, and presented himself well.
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