Geographical & Cultural English - African American Vernacular English
Here you will find slang from African American Vernacular English (AAVE), capturing unique expressions, speech patterns, and cultural language.
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(African American) to plagiarize, copy, or imitate someone's style, moves, or work
(African American) a saying that people of African descent tend to show fewer wrinkles or signs of aging
(African American) used to express disbelief, annoyance, or dismissal, often in a sarcastic or exaggerated way
(African American) to talk casually, often to catch up or have a friendly discussion
(African American) to stop, reject, or put an end to something
(African American) used to say goodbye, often with a casual or playful tone; associated with the peace sign
(African American) to rob, intimidate, or bully someone, often through aggression or threat
(African American) to misunderstand, misinterpret, or be mistaken about something
(African American) hostility, dislike, or animosity directed toward someone, often without good reason
(African American) used to tell someone to remain calm, quiet, or composed, often in response to excitement
(African American) to hang out, spend time, or associate with someone casually
(African American) to like, enjoy, approve of, or support someone or something
(African American) to perform impressively, handle a task skillfully, or do something correctly and with excellence
(African American) to support, protect, or have someone's back wholeheartedly
(African American) to earn, accumulate, or increase money or other valuables quickly
(African American) to be authentic, honest, or true to oneself