Ebonics 101

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.