Welcome to EBONICS 101
Herein follow a few terms to help you get started on your merry way towards the ve-nak-u-lar…
“Damn- that shit is DOPE!”
That is a wonderful concept/object/action.
“Can’t FADE that.”
I am unable to comprehend or assimilate that concept at this time.
“Shante ain’t havin’ it.”
This is not something that Shante will allow to occur.
“Homey- Boo was dropping PHAT beats.”
Our friend Boo was playing some wonderful music.
“YO!- Let me GAFFLE that BLUNT!”
Might I be able to indulge in your marijuana cigarette?
“JIMMY was on and I was HITTIN’ it!”
I had in my possession a condom, which was used in my engagement of sexual activity.
“What’s up? Why you ALL UP in my shit!?!”
Please sir/madam- stay out of my affairs.
“She is HELLA’ CLOWIN’ you HOMEY!”
The woman is creatively informing you that her interest in dating you is non-existent at this time.
“Woooooo- Renaldo was PITCHIN’ STRAIGHT GAME to baby-doll, and it was SMOOOOVE!”
Renaldo was creatively inquiring as to the marital status of the female, with the intention of asking her on a date.
“STEP OFF Cool- before I bust PHAT CAPS in your A** with my NEINER…”
It would be beneficial to your physical state to leave this area, as I will soon be encouraged by your disrespect towards me to shoot bullets into your buttocks with my 9mm pistol.
“Why is 5-OH always BUGGIN’!?!”~~~~
Why are the police officers always worried?
“Friday night- COLD CHILLIN’ with a 40 and a BLUNT.”~~~~
It is Friday eve, and I am leisurely enjoying a forty ounce bottle of malt liquor and a marijuana cigarette.