At times we cannot even friggin understand J because of his heavy use of ebonics. Here's a tool to help you out when you find yourself saying, "Say whaaaat?!"
Ya'll(s)- You all. Meaning every person involved.
fly- Quite nice looking.
homeslice- A good friend.
crib- The place at which you reside in.
sup- Hello! What is new with you?
"Whassup wit dat ya'll?!"- What is the meaning of this, everyone?
no diggity- There is no doubt about it.
ride- Means of transportation.
phat- Pretty Hot and Tempting.
jiggy- To get one's "groove" on.
Timbs- Timberlake--err--TimberLAND boots.
"Push it up, ya'll!" AKA "Raise da roof!"- Place your palms towards the sky, elbows at a 45 degree angle, and continuously elevate your arms. As Justy demontrates in the picture below.
"Jo Momma!"- A reply to a rude or snide remark about you when you don't have anything better to say.
crunk- Crazy and cool at the same time. (I think. Anyway, whatever it means, it is the most idiotic word I have ever heard and I doubt Justin even says it.)
ax- ask
booty- 2 meanings: a) a glutious maximus b) bad, not at all enjoyable, displeasing
ill- amazing, good.
bawlla AKA baller- an individual exceptionally talented at the sport of Basketball.
boo- one who is close to you
buggin/trippin- an action done by a group or individual not to the liking of the party involved
fitty- fifty (50)
bounce- leave the vacinity
chillin- relaxing
dis- 'that' or to harass/leave someone.
flava- flavor
foo- 'fool'. someone being foolish.
hoodrat- a female who is "scrummy".
jigga- a friend or acqueintance
kicks- shoes
peace out- "Good bye!"
try-fo-lin- something lacking significance
DL- 'down low'. keep it quiet.
sesky- sexy.
ain't- aren't.
ansa- answer.
peep dis- listen to this.
"Like butta baby!"- Really good. If you are doing good, then you're "on a roll". So you'd be "like butta."
Do YOU have any ebonics you need help on translating? Or maybe you know of another word that could be in J's Ebonics Dictionary. If you do, send it on in to Nikki at JiggaLake_Productions@hotmail.com.
