Out of Pocket –
Doing or saying something out of the ordinary or stupid.
“Have you lost your mind, son? You know you out of pocket talkin’ that mess to me; I’ll run up on you with the quickness.”
Monday, December 15, 2008
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
Urban Word of the Day - 12/9/08
Crunk –
1. A style of music made famous by Lil’ Jon
2. To get hype; to have a good time
Devondra :“The club always gets crunk when ‘Get Low’ by Lil’ Jon and the Eastside Boyz hits the speakers.”
Shaquanetta: “Yea, that song is my s*&%, on the real!”
Hifee –
To act crazy or wild; to get crunk
“Did you see Tre? He get a little liquor in his system and he starts gettin’ hifee on every song.”
Phat Skrilla –
To have lots of money
Qwanell: “Treyvon is making phat skrilla on the black market.”
Danjuan: “Hell yea he is! There’s always demand for that chronic so it’ll always get you paid.”
1. A style of music made famous by Lil’ Jon
2. To get hype; to have a good time
Devondra :“The club always gets crunk when ‘Get Low’ by Lil’ Jon and the Eastside Boyz hits the speakers.”
Shaquanetta: “Yea, that song is my s*&%, on the real!”
Hifee –
To act crazy or wild; to get crunk
“Did you see Tre? He get a little liquor in his system and he starts gettin’ hifee on every song.”
Phat Skrilla –
To have lots of money
Qwanell: “Treyvon is making phat skrilla on the black market.”
Danjuan: “Hell yea he is! There’s always demand for that chronic so it’ll always get you paid.”
Monday, December 1, 2008
Urban Word of the Day - 12/1/08
Cut Throat –
To stop talking/shut up/be quiet. Used when someone is tired of hearing another talk due to a disagreement or incessant rambling.
“I know that bitch better cut throat before I mop the floor with her ass!”
To stop talking/shut up/be quiet. Used when someone is tired of hearing another talk due to a disagreement or incessant rambling.
“I know that bitch better cut throat before I mop the floor with her ass!”
Urban Word of the Day - 11/7/08
Like Whoa –
Used as a general expression to indicate something is cool or good. Also used in the context of “Are you serious?” or “Really?”
“That chick came up to me talkin crap about how I was all up on her man and I was like whoa? Are you serious? You don’t know me son!”
Used as a general expression to indicate something is cool or good. Also used in the context of “Are you serious?” or “Really?”
“That chick came up to me talkin crap about how I was all up on her man and I was like whoa? Are you serious? You don’t know me son!”
Urban Word of the Day - 11/6/08
Recognize –
To acknowledge or show respect
“Do you know who you talkin to? Do you know who I am? If not, you betta recognize homie because I’m not the one to be messed with.”
To acknowledge or show respect
“Do you know who you talkin to? Do you know who I am? If not, you betta recognize homie because I’m not the one to be messed with.”
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Urban Word of the Day - 11/5/08
Barack Obama –
Illinois Senator who on Nov.4, 2008 was elected the 1st Black President of the United States. His inauguration is to take place on Jan. 20, 2009 in Washington D.C.
“I can’t believe it – Barack Obama will be in the White House!!”
Illinois Senator who on Nov.4, 2008 was elected the 1st Black President of the United States. His inauguration is to take place on Jan. 20, 2009 in Washington D.C.
“I can’t believe it – Barack Obama will be in the White House!!”
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
Urban Word of the Day - 11/4/08
Hood rat –
A ghetto chick that sleeps with multiple men in a neighborhood. Usually noticeable by her lack of personal hygiene and overall bad appearance.
Kelly: “Did you see that trick Trina sneaking out of Orlando’s house last night?”
Shaquila: “Girl, you know that nasty ho is a hood rat. Lester, Devonte, & Kamari bragged about running a ho train on her a$$ last night!”
Kelly: “These dudes on the block are just as nasty as her!”
A ghetto chick that sleeps with multiple men in a neighborhood. Usually noticeable by her lack of personal hygiene and overall bad appearance.
Kelly: “Did you see that trick Trina sneaking out of Orlando’s house last night?”
Shaquila: “Girl, you know that nasty ho is a hood rat. Lester, Devonte, & Kamari bragged about running a ho train on her a$$ last night!”
Kelly: “These dudes on the block are just as nasty as her!”
Monday, November 3, 2008
Urban Word of the Day - 11/3/08
Booghetto or boughetto (boo-jetto) –
A person that tries to live lavishly but retains ghetto tendencies
“That chick is too boughetto. She fronts by acting like she buys her stuff exclusively from Abercrombie but buys her under garments from Wal-Mart. Haha!!”
A person that tries to live lavishly but retains ghetto tendencies
“That chick is too boughetto. She fronts by acting like she buys her stuff exclusively from Abercrombie but buys her under garments from Wal-Mart. Haha!!”
Friday, October 31, 2008
Urban Word of the Day - 10/31/08
Hoe stroll –
A street where an abundant amount of prostitutes can be found strolling/walking around
Sheneeka: “I need to hit up the swap meet on 27th & Prospect to find some jewelry before it closes.”
Tanisha: “Um, hell no. You know that street turns into hoe stroll around this time at night!”
A street where an abundant amount of prostitutes can be found strolling/walking around
Sheneeka: “I need to hit up the swap meet on 27th & Prospect to find some jewelry before it closes.”
Tanisha: “Um, hell no. You know that street turns into hoe stroll around this time at night!”
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Urban Word of the Day - 10/30/08
Ace Boon Coon –
A person you consider your homie, best friend, partner in crime, etc.
“Brandon is my Ace Boon Coon. We grew up together, tear up the streets together, and he always got my back.”
A person you consider your homie, best friend, partner in crime, etc.
“Brandon is my Ace Boon Coon. We grew up together, tear up the streets together, and he always got my back.”
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Urban Word of the Day - 10/29/08
Copasetic –
Word popularized by Bill “Bojangles” Robinson. Means that everything is ok, fine, cool, etc.
Demarco: “How you been homie?”
Jacques: “Everything is copasetic wit me man. Ain’t nothin better than chillin on the stoop, drinkin a 40, and smokin a phatty (blunt/joint).”
Word popularized by Bill “Bojangles” Robinson. Means that everything is ok, fine, cool, etc.
Demarco: “How you been homie?”
Jacques: “Everything is copasetic wit me man. Ain’t nothin better than chillin on the stoop, drinkin a 40, and smokin a phatty (blunt/joint).”
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Urban Word of the Day - 10/28/08
Chopped & Screwed (taken from Wikipedia)–
A technique of remixing hip hop music which developed in the Houston hip hop scene in the 1990s. This is accomplished by slowing the tempo of a song and applying techniques such as skipping beats, record scratching, stop-time, and effecting portions of the music to make a "chopped-up" version of the original. The development of this style is credited to DJ Screw.
“Have you heard that chopped & screwed version of ‘Still Tippin’ by Mike Jones, Slim Thug, and Paul Wall? That joint is off the hook.”
A technique of remixing hip hop music which developed in the Houston hip hop scene in the 1990s. This is accomplished by slowing the tempo of a song and applying techniques such as skipping beats, record scratching, stop-time, and effecting portions of the music to make a "chopped-up" version of the original. The development of this style is credited to DJ Screw.
“Have you heard that chopped & screwed version of ‘Still Tippin’ by Mike Jones, Slim Thug, and Paul Wall? That joint is off the hook.”
Urban Word of the Day - 10/27/08
Guap (taken from urbandictionary) -
A considerable amount of money, most often cash, indicating a high degree of purchasing power for fast-depreciation consumer items such as luxury cars and electronics.
“I had to drop a guap on those 24s (rims) for my new whip.”
A considerable amount of money, most often cash, indicating a high degree of purchasing power for fast-depreciation consumer items such as luxury cars and electronics.
“I had to drop a guap on those 24s (rims) for my new whip.”
Friday, October 24, 2008
Urban Word of the Day - 10/24/08
Grown and sexy –
Older, mature yet hip; something that is for a more mature crowd of people
Radio Announcer: “It’s goin’ down Friday night at the Epicurean - A Night of Neo-Soul with special guest Maxwell. Doors open at 9pm. This event is for the grown and sexy so dress to impress and leave the stress at home.”
Older, mature yet hip; something that is for a more mature crowd of people
Radio Announcer: “It’s goin’ down Friday night at the Epicurean - A Night of Neo-Soul with special guest Maxwell. Doors open at 9pm. This event is for the grown and sexy so dress to impress and leave the stress at home.”
Urban Word of the Day - 10/23/08
Flossin’ –
To show off something of great value – car, jewelry, grill, etc.
“I’m flossin’ 24/7 in my new Cadillac Escalade sittin’ on dubs (20-inch rims)”
To show off something of great value – car, jewelry, grill, etc.
“I’m flossin’ 24/7 in my new Cadillac Escalade sittin’ on dubs (20-inch rims)”
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Urban Word of the Day - 10/22/08
Faulty –
To be wrong, foul, messed up, or mean.
“I’m tired of these faulty a$$ peeps in my fam that continue to take advantage of my kindness.”
To be wrong, foul, messed up, or mean.
“I’m tired of these faulty a$$ peeps in my fam that continue to take advantage of my kindness.”
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Urban Word of the Day - 10/21/08
Front street –
To tell someone’s business or call someone out.
Jamir: “Did you know that Antwaun is tryin to holla at Danjuan’s ex-chick?”
Antwaun: “Man, why you gotta put me on front street like that? I was trying to keep that on the DL!”
To tell someone’s business or call someone out.
Jamir: “Did you know that Antwaun is tryin to holla at Danjuan’s ex-chick?”
Antwaun: “Man, why you gotta put me on front street like that? I was trying to keep that on the DL!”
Monday, October 20, 2008
Urban Word of the Day - 10/20/08
Bobo Keys –
To go crazy on someone or beat someone up.
“That dude just stepped on my Cortez’s and I was about to go bobo keys on his a$$.”
To go crazy on someone or beat someone up.
“That dude just stepped on my Cortez’s and I was about to go bobo keys on his a$$.”
Friday, October 17, 2008
Urban Word of the Day - 10/17/08
Breezy -
Describes a woman that is easy, promiscuous.
"That ho is such a breezy she prolly don't know who her baby's daddy is."
Describes a woman that is easy, promiscuous.
"That ho is such a breezy she prolly don't know who her baby's daddy is."
Urban Word of the Day - 9/23/08
Cakin' –
When a male/female is constantly flirting on the phone with a person of interest and is oblivious to anything or anyone around them.
“Yo Sara, why you always cakin' on the phone with that military man?”
When a male/female is constantly flirting on the phone with a person of interest and is oblivious to anything or anyone around them.
“Yo Sara, why you always cakin' on the phone with that military man?”
Thursday, October 16, 2008
Urban Word of the Day - 10/16/08
CP Time -
Colored People time. Refers to the [often correct] stereotype that black people always arrive late to functions and events, neither are they able to start their own functions and events on time.
Shavasia: "Girl, wasn't this fashion show supposed to start at 7:00?"
Deja: "Now you know when black folk in charge, we always running on CP time!"
Shavasia: "Ain't that the truth. So that means the show will start around 7:30."
Deja: "You know it girl!"
Colored People time. Refers to the [often correct] stereotype that black people always arrive late to functions and events, neither are they able to start their own functions and events on time.
Shavasia: "Girl, wasn't this fashion show supposed to start at 7:00?"
Deja: "Now you know when black folk in charge, we always running on CP time!"
Shavasia: "Ain't that the truth. So that means the show will start around 7:30."
Deja: "You know it girl!"
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Urban Word of the Day - 10/15/08
Marinate –
To be in deep thought about a subject or situation; to ponder or reflect.
Tiowanna: "I'm about to go beat that ho down!"
Denisha: "Girl, do you really want to get sent to jail over a stupid beef? You need to marinate on that."
Brain -
Another term used for performing oral sex. References the female's performance.
From T.I's song "Whatever You Like":
"Shawty you the hottest love the way you drop it, brain so good coulda swore you went to college..."
Monday, October 13, 2008
Urban Word of the Day - 10/13/08
Played to the left –
To be tricked, bamboozled, or lied to.
“That trick made me believe that I was getting some cuddy tonight and then she played me to the left!”
To be tricked, bamboozled, or lied to.
“That trick made me believe that I was getting some cuddy tonight and then she played me to the left!”
Urban Word of the Day - 10/10/08
Boughie (boo-zhee) –
To act snobby, stuck up, or materialistic. Derived form the word bourgeois which means to be preoccupied with respectability or material values (according to Webster’s dictionary).
“Why is Sasha acting all boughie when she knows she still a poor a$$ bi-atch like us?!”
To act snobby, stuck up, or materialistic. Derived form the word bourgeois which means to be preoccupied with respectability or material values (according to Webster’s dictionary).
“Why is Sasha acting all boughie when she knows she still a poor a$$ bi-atch like us?!”
Urban Word of the Day - 10/9/08
Swagger –
The confidence one exudes through their style – how they walk, talk, and dress
Nikitah: “Which actor are you diggin’ right now?”
Shanique: “I’m in love with Terrence Howard. On top of having beautiful eyes, that man’s swagger makes him ultra sexy! ”
The confidence one exudes through their style – how they walk, talk, and dress
Nikitah: “Which actor are you diggin’ right now?”
Shanique: “I’m in love with Terrence Howard. On top of having beautiful eyes, that man’s swagger makes him ultra sexy! ”
Urban Word of the Day - 10/8/08
Boondocks –
Rural area away from the city; outer most area of a city that is referred to as “the country”
*Also, “The Boondocks” is the name of a comic strip and cartoon based on two African-American children adjusting to life in white suburbia.
Pookisha: “Hey girl, do u wanna come out to my house and chill before we go clubbin tonight?”
JaQuana: “Hell naw! I’m not driving all the way out to the boondocks! You need to roll through here.”
Rural area away from the city; outer most area of a city that is referred to as “the country”
*Also, “The Boondocks” is the name of a comic strip and cartoon based on two African-American children adjusting to life in white suburbia.
Pookisha: “Hey girl, do u wanna come out to my house and chill before we go clubbin tonight?”
JaQuana: “Hell naw! I’m not driving all the way out to the boondocks! You need to roll through here.”
Urban Word of the Day - 10/7/08
Janky –
An object that is of poor quality or poorly constructed
“You need to get rid of that janky stereo and invest in a new one.”
An object that is of poor quality or poorly constructed
“You need to get rid of that janky stereo and invest in a new one.”
Urban Word of the Day - 10/6/08
Grill –
1. References the face or your teeth.
2. A metal covering for your teeth that is decorated with real or fake diamonds
“Why is this heffa all up in my grill?” or
“Ay yo, did you see that dudes grill? It’s blinging out of control!"
1. References the face or your teeth.
2. A metal covering for your teeth that is decorated with real or fake diamonds
“Why is this heffa all up in my grill?” or
“Ay yo, did you see that dudes grill? It’s blinging out of control!"
Urban Word of the Day - 10/3/08
Kitchen –
A term used by black woman that refers to the hair on the back of the neck that is nappy, untamable
“Girl, your kitchen is looking a little rough. Don’t you think it’s time for a relaxer?”
A term used by black woman that refers to the hair on the back of the neck that is nappy, untamable
“Girl, your kitchen is looking a little rough. Don’t you think it’s time for a relaxer?”
Urban Word of the Day - 10/2/08
Cosign or Cosigner –
To agree or concur with someone’s opinion; or to go along with someone else’s lie
“Wilson is always cosigning for his lying, cheating brother even when he knows he’s wrong. I can’t get with that.”
or
Shantrice: “I don’t believe any young educated woman should settle for just any man. The man should at least have some type of ambition.”
Montoya: “Ooo girl, I cosign that!”
To agree or concur with someone’s opinion; or to go along with someone else’s lie
“Wilson is always cosigning for his lying, cheating brother even when he knows he’s wrong. I can’t get with that.”
or
Shantrice: “I don’t believe any young educated woman should settle for just any man. The man should at least have some type of ambition.”
Montoya: “Ooo girl, I cosign that!”
Urban Word of the Day - 10/1/08
Serious –
That which is extreme in its tenacity, or that which is hot or fashionable
“Girl, that fit you are rockin is serious!!”
That which is extreme in its tenacity, or that which is hot or fashionable
“Girl, that fit you are rockin is serious!!”
Urban Word of the Day - 9/30/08
Mad –
Very many, a lot of, or a great number of a specific item, quality, or thing
“When it comes to the fellas, I got mad game. I can pull any dude I want!”
BONUS:
Mean Muggin –
To stare or look at someone hard with malicious thoughts or intentions
Shante: “Um, why are you mean muggin that chick?”
Chenise: “That’s the skank I caught out with my man yesterday. Me and my crew are gonna roll up on that heffa!”
Very many, a lot of, or a great number of a specific item, quality, or thing
“When it comes to the fellas, I got mad game. I can pull any dude I want!”
BONUS:
Mean Muggin –
To stare or look at someone hard with malicious thoughts or intentions
Shante: “Um, why are you mean muggin that chick?”
Chenise: “That’s the skank I caught out with my man yesterday. Me and my crew are gonna roll up on that heffa!”
Urban Word of the Day - 9/26/08
Sadiddy –
A person who has an air to them; uptight; acts superior to others
“The dudes on the block think I’m sadiddy because I choose not to associate with them anymore.”
BONUS:
Ear hustling –
To eavesdrop on a conversation you weren’t a part of
“Eddie, stop ear hustling and mind your own business!”
A person who has an air to them; uptight; acts superior to others
“The dudes on the block think I’m sadiddy because I choose not to associate with them anymore.”
BONUS:
Ear hustling –
To eavesdrop on a conversation you weren’t a part of
“Eddie, stop ear hustling and mind your own business!”
Urban Word of the Day - 9/24/08
Square Biscuit/ Skipskap/ Skallywag –
Someone that is considered square or not cool.
“I walked into Genessee the other day, and what did I see? A skallywag who thinks he’s THE business!”
Someone that is considered square or not cool.
“I walked into Genessee the other day, and what did I see? A skallywag who thinks he’s THE business!”
Urban Word of the Day - 9/22/08
Mouthpiece –
A man or woman (usually refers to a man) that has game. He/she has the ability to make a person of the opposite sex do things they would not normally do.
“Eddie has a cold mouthpiece – he’s got a new chick every night!”
BONUS:
Illin' –
Going crazy; trippin out; buggin.
“I was illin' on Saturday night because those cowboys at Funkytown were loving some ‘Material Girl’!”
A man or woman (usually refers to a man) that has game. He/she has the ability to make a person of the opposite sex do things they would not normally do.
“Eddie has a cold mouthpiece – he’s got a new chick every night!”
BONUS:
Illin' –
Going crazy; trippin out; buggin.
“I was illin' on Saturday night because those cowboys at Funkytown were loving some ‘Material Girl’!”
Urban Word of the Day - 9/18/08
Sheisty –
Refers to a person that is shady, sneaky, or scandalous in nature.
“Girl, that Jake Long is a sheisty dude. He’s creepin’* around on his girl!”
*creepin’ – cheating; sneaking around
Refers to a person that is shady, sneaky, or scandalous in nature.
“Girl, that Jake Long is a sheisty dude. He’s creepin’* around on his girl!”
*creepin’ – cheating; sneaking around
Urban Word of the Day - 9/17/08
Saucy –
That which is creative, tight, or just generally interesting or entertaining.
“Yo man, have you seen that movie Death Race? That shizz is saucy son!”
That which is creative, tight, or just generally interesting or entertaining.
“Yo man, have you seen that movie Death Race? That shizz is saucy son!”
Urban Word of the Day - 9/16/08
Booty-cheddar –
That which is nonsense, bs, or lies.
“Girl, quit talkin that booty-cheddar and be straight with me"
BONUS:
Hustle –
Usually refers to an illegal means of making money but is also used to reference legit ways of making money.
“Man in college, I was always hustlin’ kids out of their money” or
Tyrone: “Ay yo, what’s your hustle?”
Johnny: “Man, workin that 9-5 at the auto shop”
Urban Word of the Day - 9/15/08
Sleep –
To have no knowledge of the greatness of a particular person, place, or thing.
Adrianne: “Have you heard the new Ne-Yo song?”
Alisha: “Girl, no. I don’t like his music anyway.”
Adrianne: “Girl, you sleep on Ne-Yo. His stuff is the shizz.”
To have no knowledge of the greatness of a particular person, place, or thing.
Adrianne: “Have you heard the new Ne-Yo song?”
Alisha: “Girl, no. I don’t like his music anyway.”
Adrianne: “Girl, you sleep on Ne-Yo. His stuff is the shizz.”
Urban Word of the Day - 9/11/08
Be Easy –
To be calm, cool, or collected.
“I know that dude pissed you off but be easy; don’t let him get to you.”
To be calm, cool, or collected.
“I know that dude pissed you off but be easy; don’t let him get to you.”
Urban Word of the Day - 9/10/08
Deuces –
Another way of saying “goodbye”; usually signaled by holding up two fingers symbolizing “peace”
“I’m out chica, deuces” or
“If your man isn’t acting right, give him the deuces”
Another way of saying “goodbye”; usually signaled by holding up two fingers symbolizing “peace”
“I’m out chica, deuces” or
“If your man isn’t acting right, give him the deuces”
Urban Word of the Day - 9/9/08
The business –
1. Describes the coolness of an object (person, place, or thing)
2. A greeting; similar to “what’s going on?” or “what’s new?”
3. To engage in violent behavior
4. Any difficulty or hard time given by another person or thing
“Did you see The Hills last night? That show was the business!” (1)
“Hey Tony, what’s the business?” (2)
“If that dude doesn’t back off, I’m gonna have to give him the business” (3)
“Man, I’m trying to fix this computer but it keeps giving me the business” (4)
1. Describes the coolness of an object (person, place, or thing)
2. A greeting; similar to “what’s going on?” or “what’s new?”
3. To engage in violent behavior
4. Any difficulty or hard time given by another person or thing
“Did you see The Hills last night? That show was the business!” (1)
“Hey Tony, what’s the business?” (2)
“If that dude doesn’t back off, I’m gonna have to give him the business” (3)
“Man, I’m trying to fix this computer but it keeps giving me the business” (4)
Urban Word of the Day - 9/8/08
Brand New -
The change in an individual's normal behavior due to the presence of a certain person or group of individuals.
"Why is that chick acting brand new with her friends when she knows she was all up in my face last night?!”
BONUS:
No Homo -
A phrase that is used after a person (usually male) says something that could be perceived as homosexual in nature.
“That dude is swole (built), no homo.”
The change in an individual's normal behavior due to the presence of a certain person or group of individuals.
"Why is that chick acting brand new with her friends when she knows she was all up in my face last night?!”
BONUS:
No Homo -
A phrase that is used after a person (usually male) says something that could be perceived as homosexual in nature.
“That dude is swole (built), no homo.”
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