Black English Slang, Jargon, and New Words from Double-Tongued Dictionary

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Used most often by, originating with, or associated with African-Americans, African-American Vernacular English (AAVE), or Black English. Includes terms sometimes said to be "Ebonics." You can also see entries assigned to this category.

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skeet v. Damn homie. skeet means to cum allover a bitch. to bust ur nut on the bitch! [Black English United States Hip-Hop Sex & Sexuality Slang] [full cite] (Jun. 1, 2004)

spinksterinkdum Negro n. At Dexter Avenue Baptist Church in Montgomery, Ala., where King took over the pulpit in 1954, his brilliant predecessor Vernon Johns had often taken his complacent congregation to task for being too conservative and snobbish. He even coined a term for such folk: “spinksterinkdum Negroes.” [Black English Race] [full cite] (Apr. 11, 2006)

spook by the door n. He claims Benjamin and Williams label white people who speak out against them as racists and any other black person who opposes them as a “spook by the door,” a pejorative term referring to a black person who spies on the black community for white people. [Black English Derogatory] [full cite] (Jan. 18, 2006)

throw shad v. phr. It’s possible for someone to be friends with you and your ex without taking sides. Since you are close to Abdoulah’s mother and sisters, don’t assume you must break up with them too. Naturally, you won’t use those friendships to “throw shade” at Abdoulah. [ Language Black English] [full cite] (Jan. 3, 2006)

throw shade v. phr. You might be better off asking for phone numbers than throwing shade. It’ll ultimately be more productive than lying about yourself on Match.com. [ Language Black English English] [full cite] (Jan. 3, 2006)

throw shade v. phr. The cops say I’ve been ID’d as a tall white male with a receding hairline. “Hang on,” I say. “You’re throwing shade?” My vanity’s been struck. Where’s the justice? Where’s the love? [ Language Black English] [full cite] (Jan. 3, 2006)

throw shade v. phr. Don’t…suggest that all that being “out” is simply about whether or not one is masculine, discreet or attending the balls, hitting the clubs, writing checks, throwing shade, stabbing our supposed friends in the back or sleeping around. [ Language Black English] [full cite] (Jan. 3, 2006)

throw shade v. phr. After pocketing $40, he recalled feeling wealthy—“like Donald Trump.” But he was “throwing shade,” covering the pain. [ Language Black English] [full cite] (Jan. 3, 2006)

throw shade v. phr. Despite the hot demand for neo-soul, those who know Rucker as the front man for the rock band Hootie and the Blowfish may “throw shade” at his attempt to show his funky roots. [ Language Black English] [full cite] (Jan. 3, 2006)

throw shade v. phr. Tongue sharp as a blade/Cut ya ass up if you ever throw shade. [ Language Black English] [full cite] (Jan. 3, 2006)

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