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What slang/ebonic words do you use ?

#21
:D :smug:


Sheeeet, man, that honkey mus' be messin' my old lady got to be runnin' col' upsihd down his head!

Hey Holm, I can dig it! You know he ain't gonna lay no mo' big rap upon you man!

I say hey sky, s'other say I won say I pray to J I get the same ol' same ol.

Knock yourself a pro slick. Gray matter back got perform' us' down I take TCBin, man'.

You know wha' they say: See a broad to get that bodiac lay'er down an' smack 'em yack 'em.

Col' got to be! Yo!

Sh010039et!

Bet babe, slide a piece a da porter, drink si' run th' java.

Lookie here, I can dig grease and butter on some draggin' fruit garden.

This should give it away:

Attendant: Can I get you something?
Jiveman #2: S'mo fo butter layin' to the bone. Jackin' me up. Tightly.
Attendant: I'm sorry I don't understand.
Jiveman #1: Cutty say he cant hang.
Woman : Oh stewardess, I speak jive.
Attendant: Ohhhh, good.
Woman : He said that he's in great pain and he wants to know if you can help him.
Attendant: Would you tell him to just relax and I'll be back as soon as I can with some medicine.
Woman : Jus' hang loose blooood. She goonna catch up on the`rebound a de medcide.
Jiveman #2: What it is big mamma, my mamma didn't raise no dummy, I dug her rap.
Woman : Cut me som' slac' jak! Chump don wan no help, chump don git no help. Jive ass dude don got no brains anyhow.
 
#22
I believes in tha traditizzles style of tha English language n thizzat there is a definite correlizzles between language n action . Listen to how a dude flow shtuff. We also thought tizzle chillin' slang n long words where shizzay ones wizzy do could cure propa English . Its just anotha homocide. It is everyones moral responsibility ta use tha English language wit clarity. Most important, thugz mizzy earn tha English language n learn ta use it in tha correct way . Put ya choppers up if ya feel this.. Many S-L-to-tha-izzang words have disappeared over tha years due ta most choos'n not ta use them . Aint no killin' everybodys chillin'. It is a consshizzous action ta do this. One mizzust always be aware of tha words they use n tizzy they use tizzy wit clarity.
 
#25
Well, Ring-a-ding-ding.

I've always said co-opting culture as a form of rebellion was all wet.

Mitt me kid as I'm putting the nix on this whacky lingo. I'm not trying to be a high-hat, and I ain't no tin ear, but playing dress up ganster is a trip for biscuits.
 
#37
jive1 said:
Sounds like we got the beginnings of a good detective novel.
Click to expand...

I agree. Someone should right it.

And I know I say some slang, but I can't think of anything distinct enough worth mentioning. However, I've been cutting back a bit and using more proper language. Just because it makes me look smarter.

However, the other day I was able to use "what it is" on someone while walking to class. It was pretty great.
 

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