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.