Slang/Black & Urban
Black and urban slang. Select a slang term for more details. Also try Black & Urban Slang Quiz.
beat box
to create rhythmic percussive sounds with your mouth, especially when accompanying rhymes or rapping
bling
flashy jewellery worn to create the impression of wealth
chill | chill out
to relax and take it easy
da bomb
excellent, extremely good
dis | diss
to show disrespect to someone by saying or doing something insulting
funky (1)
fashionable in an unusual and striking way
funky (2)
having strong dance rhythms
hang | hang out
to spend time with
hip
trendy, stylish, fashionable among young people
honky
a derogatory term in black American slang for a white person
hood (1)
a neighbourhood, especially in a poor, urban area
hoops
the game of basketball
pimp (2) | pimp out
to customize or renovate something; to make something flashier or more appealing
rap (2)
to recite lyrics over a rhythmic beat
thick (2)
full-figured without appearing overweight
threads
clothes
Yo!
a greeting, like "Hey!"
Also try Black & Urban Slang Quiz.