!note :some aave terms are claimed by other marginalized groups that i am not a part of, and it is not my place to add them to this list, so i would refer to you researching those unlisted terms on your own ! Maybe shes orphaned and Pinako raised her. : question prompted from disbelief, and/or skepticism, - used to test someone if they're being serious, - "u did the dishes? It makes her a literal god. If you are a mac user you shouldnt worry to much. Why does everyone let Anna venture out after Elsa alone? Trudy from Gradient Lair speaking about current teenage slang being pretty much entirely appropriated. Let alone Arendelle. How and why do the trolls have memory-altering magic? AAVE stands for African American Vernacular English, and BVE stands for Black Vernacular English (not all Black people who use AAVE identify as African American). However, that doesnt make it any clearer what AAVE is so what actually is AAVE? Im your father now. and this is how Scar turns into Valjean.). UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD YOU FOLLOW OR ATTEMPT TO VISIT THEIR BLOG. dont learn the rules just to excuse yourself using them. The trolls were the perfect opportunity to give some background on the source of Elsas powers and magic in general, but the movie blew it. Some more cultural appropriation reading. Crypto CO 2 And Ed and Al know nothing about their culture and this is not gonna fly with Scar, okay? if u do not, i encourage u to do research on your own. Terms like "cool," "my bad," "hater," "24/7," "back in the day," "high-five," "lame" and "rip off" are only a few that started out in black communities but are now used everywhere and by everyone, according to Vox. this younger superwholock girl from Design Team that I dont even know by name, just as sippy cup girl after the annoying, noisy way she drinks out of her weird cup, came up to me after it ended today and asked me, do you have a tumblr?. Hes got the gold eyes of Xerxes, and his hair is a tiny bit yellow, his skin a tiny bit lighter. If youre looking for an even more detailed list of words and phrases youre not allowed to use anymore including bruh, aint and clapping emojis between words , click here. -this includes southern americans. Id like to thank everyone who contributed to this post- I spent countless hours interviewing and researching to be sure this contained everything needed to educate others about some things black people want you to know. ": question that prompts the answer, "period", - used to further solidify statement and agreement, asf : term for "as fvck;" used for emphasis, as u should: phrase used in encouragement and show of approval, - to show that u agree w one's actions and/or achievements, ate : to describe ones flawless performance, - usually used to express ones amazement, - ariana ate her my hair vevo performance, (they) ate and left no crumbs: a phrase to describe someone when they serve in something, as in singing, fashion, makeup, and/or other performances, - the "no crumbs" part is to exemplify how well the person presented themselves, - could also be the literal definition of someone eating something and leaving no crumbs, - "ariana ate her grammy's performance and no left crumbs", "back on my bs" : when someone returns to their previous behavior, - used to refer to someone going back to being sad, ignorant, or any other emotions/actions, bae : acronym for before anyone else; also a nickname for babe, bank : making copious amounts of money, similar to being rich, "[the] bar is on the floor" : in reference to an expectation that is considered low, basic : a noun to describe someone/something as mainstream, - "if u own a pair of uggs, you're basic", beef : to have a conflict or disagreement, been : a term used to describe duration of knowledge; like already knowing of something, - considered as aave if been is used without have or used after a pronoun, beat : a description of being glammed up, commonly with makeup, - used to solidify a bet, in challenge to compete with someone, - "i'll beat u in this 1v1." But when those words are said by a Black person, its seen as improper and not smart., In "Using Black Vernacular English (BVE) as a Non-Black Person Isnt 'Woke' if You Don't Understand the History," Anisha Phillips explains, When white and other non-Black people use this terminology to gain social relevance, we are often able to turn it on and off when necessary. Disclaimer- I claim no ownership over the items I link. Hes been accused of stealing his pocketwatch. I did add a couple of recent ones. It's a combination of dialects across the country that many Black communities use to communicate with each other. Niggas been sayin this forever), Ratchet (dont be a smartass - the slang use, not the object), Extra (slang version - "that person mad extra"), Giving life (i.e. Does the priest at the coronation know about Elsas powers? This list was intended to educate people on the words they consider gen z or stan language and where they actually come from. Valkyrae, you need new mods, bro? NFT All marketplaces for NFTs in one, easy to compare, list. Because. If you aren't Black, you shouldn't be using them. Heres a post about slipping into AAVE, described as such bc people put on the dialect at very specific times for very specific reasons. Those reasons are -never- respectful ones. The official lyrics may differ. Thirst/thirsty (also contextual) -"going natural" aka not straightening your hair is not the same. I want to say white people but really anyone who isnt black should work to avoid using AAVE (african-american vernacular english) because its reaaaaally not ok. That being said, this post is pretty heavily referencing white people because we are the biggest oppressors and are more likely than not the ones pulling the most shit. It is said that AAVE shares similar features with Southern American English, but it was born out of slavery in the United States. we dont use these either. This should rid you of the problem (however I recommend using a virus protector to do a scan of your computer just in case). I mean I'm not crazy right? (These lyrics are not from an official source. Reblogs/links ok.)hatenu yumekimi ga ite yo mo hananishiku mono zo nakikimi ga kieta kisetsu ga mataotozureru tabi ni aa setsuna ga mune wo kogasu, Unending dreamWith you the world is glorious, there is nothing that comparesEach time the season when you disappeared comes aroundAh, the moment burns my heartyami ni mau hanabira hitotsuhoho wo kasume hodokete kietanaze ni sore hodo chiri isogukokoro ukishi hana mo chiyu, A single petal fluttering through the darknessgrazed my cheek then flew away and vanishedWhy are you in such a hurry to fall?My heart in disarray, even flowers fallhana kaorukimi narade dare ni ka misemu teru tsuki zokawari hateta kono sugatayami ni obore moha modorezukimi wo koishitau, The flowers are fragrantIf not you, then to whom shall I show the shining moon?1It has changed completely, this body of mineNow that I have drowned in darkness, there is no returnI long for youkoe wa todokanu namida hitotsukokoro kuzure obieru boku waashibi ni tobikomu chou no gotokumono kuruoshiku omou dake, My voice does not reach, a single tearMy heart breaks, I am afraidLike a butterfly that flies into the andromeda2My thoughts are wild and madyureru tsuki ga hororoyami ga kimi wo kakushita, The wavering moon crumbled awayand the darkness hid youhatenu kono omoi wa fukakuyorokobu kimi ni tada aitakute, This feeling is deep and endlessI just want to see you full of joykoe wa todokanu namida hitotsukokoro kuzure obieru boku waashibi ni tobikomu chou no gotokumono kuruoshiku omou dakekokoro ukishi hana mo chiyu, My voice does not reach, a single tearMy heart breaks, I am afraidLike a butterfly that flies into the andromedaMy thoughts are wild and madMy heart in disarray, even flowers fall. That being said; now you should know, and you should actively work towards fixing your behavior just as you work to unlearn racism. Either the citizens of this world are fucking stupid as hell, or there is literally no judicial process/council/checks-and-balances system that regulates ANYONE. But what exactly is AAVE and how is it harmful for non-Black people to say it? !thank u !! Were clearly expected to believe that Anna is impulsive, headstrong and adventurous, and were shown her scaling the castle roof in For the First Time in Forever. No one ever seems to be supervising these kids Why wouldnt she just sneak out? heres an excellent post by kanyeshrugconspiracy explaining -why- you shouldnt use AAVE. and B) it would be expected for me to follow you back, and I seriously doubt im interested in anything you blog about, and I really have been trying to clean up my dash. Nae Nae involves placing one's arm in the air and swaying from side to side. I recommend noting down these names and blocking them all. Many believe the language developed in the plantations of the American South, where African people were enslaved. I'm finna do xyz) about that/here for that (i.e. "ya dig? A Message To Non-Black Authors ", "it's very much [insert adjective]" : to describe, or point out, the severity of something, "it's the for me": statement used when pointing out something that someone has, which may prompt conversation, and/or interest, "keep the same energy" : to approach a situation with the same attitude/mindset that is similar to =another situation==, - "y'all were donating to notre dame when it was burning down, but won't speak up about blm!? For example, let's use the action of buying something. Is it being commercialized for financial gain? UNSUPERVISED? The military doesnt publicize the fact that Eds Ishvalan, and so a lot of the time people dont believe him when he says hes the Fullmetal Alchemist. For you alone know their color and scent2. dress necklines (other guides in caption), make yourself do the things and form good habits, AAVE slang we (non-black people) need to avoid. SO on that note; here are specific words/phrases all nonblack people should avoid using because they are AAVE and originated and belong to black communities. they're triffling", trip : to overreact, and/or be overdramatic, - to describe someone/thing as abnormal in regards of movement, vibe : verb to resonate with one's energy, - usually used to describe something as relaxing, - similar to the "jazz music stops" meme (same concept), we been knew: the state of already being knowledgeable something, - used in encouragement when someone is slaying, "what's poppin'" : term for what's up, how's it going, "what we not finna do": term for "what we're not gonna do", wildin: to describe someone's state or being as crazy, or very wild, - accompanied by the word stay ; see stay woke, wypipo: one of many variations of spelling "white people", - can slur together into sounding like yeen, you better than me bc": a starter sentence that will lead to a statement that is, on a scale, much worse, B: "u better than me bc i havent done anything", you got the right idea, but the wrong bxtch: a way to tell someone that they're not the person who can respond, - think of having/talking about ideas for a fun party to your antisocial friend (juxtaposition i suppose). Nigga (obviously, but not so obvious to everyone). These two hypotheses are Creole Origin Hypothesis and Dialect Divergence Hypothesis. I use them to link you to the words of actual oppressed people, since it is nowhere in my place to claim I know what its like. especially given how much of it is used now, #but others? This is a paraphrase of Kimi Narade If Not You, a poem from the Kojiki.The poem itself reads If not you, then to whom shall I show the plum blossoms? ", - usually, each word is annunciated (to get the point across), on god, or [insert highly respected figure] : used when promising on something near, and dear to someone, - self explanatory but its use is similar to "on my mama", on point/fleek : to describe the look of something nice, - usually used to describe someone's character, - "my brother is on that annoying ish he does", on the regular : term for on a daily basis, - when someone does something out of the ordinary, out of place, and/or odd, packing : (imma keep this as pg as possible, so im gonna sound like i got a phd rq), - in reference to the size of a male's genitalia, period : to express approval, to end a sentence, and/or to emphasize an idea, - variations: purr, [emailprotected], periodt, - the dropping of the "g" is explained in aave terminology links, popping off : means to go crazy, or to describe someone or something doing well, - to describe a female figure as beautiful and other synonyms. update/acquire some virus protection software, DO NOT CLICK ON ANY OF THE BLOGS STATED ABOVE OMG JUST DONT DO IT. Mocking white people is okay because we have and continue to have power over POC. Instead try to use action verbs. Literally no one volunteers to escort Anna. BACKGROUND. Womyn Womyn is a nonstandard spelling of the word "women" used by feminists in an effort to avoid the word ending "-men". He seems to clearly see the frost on the scepter, so is he in cahoots? When expanded it provides a list of search options that will switch the search inputs to match the current . This post is solely built on the experiences and opinions of black POC who have the right to determine if this is or isnt offensive I simply want to compile everything Ive gotten in hopes that others will read and learn. we don't use these either. This is gross cultural appropriation of African American Vernacular English and Black colloquialisms. Even if your black friend says its ok, there are countless other black people who find it rude and offensive. Some commonly used aave words/phrases that contribute to the appropriation of Black culture in the U.S. read : to roast, or be roasted, by someone, - when you read someone, you point out their flaws, real : to express the difficulty of something; to express transparency in something, -"to be real," is similar to saying, "in all seriousness", respect : to express someone's respects, usually verbally expressed, - usually used in modes of transportation: car, walking, rolly : noun for rolex; any resemblance of a rolex watch, run(nning) hands/fade : to incite a fight, - used in arguments of those who are deemed ascorrect, - other variations: skoo (just drop the letter before m), serve : to describe the looks given by people, think of modeling, shade : to have, or express negative remarks of someone/something, - other variants: shawtee, shauty, shautee, other phonetic spellings, shoe game : to describe someone's shoe style, usually in a positive way, - there are other variations with other items of clothing, or to describe someone's skill with [noun/verb] game, shook : to be surprised, literally shaken up by something, shoot[as]ers: a name for someone who has your back, shoot your shot : to ask out someone in your interest, sickening : to express someone's amazement, side-eye: the state of being suspicious, shady, skeptical, simp : the state of being overly desperate, sis : short for "sister," used to address someone, slay : to look good, and/or perfect something, again, think of modeling, s[ch]lumped: the state of being very tired, and to describe someone as they're asleep, [the] smoke : to refer to someone to fight, or beat up, - reference to someone's skill in fighting, - "don't mess w me, or you'll get the smoke", - usually used to describe the looks of someone, being neat n tidy, spittin : when someone is speaking fast, skillfully rapping, or speaking facts, stay woke : a phrase that can serve as a reminder to stay open-minded, and/or alert, steady: the state of consistency, being at the same pace or state of being, straight up : similar to the definition of real; tell the truth, -replace this word with "literally," and that's pretty much how it's used lol, "so u grown now? Also, why does Anna have NO friends? There sure is something fucked by using AAVE to be aggressive, tough, or loud. So the term AAVE in and of itself is purely a linguistics thing and has nothing to do with politics. For example, there is an optional tense system that is different from the standard English past tense (i.e., the -ed at the end of a verb). as always, you can kindly dm me any questions u may have !! Please never forget that we (white people) shouldnt speak over any person of color when it comes to discussing their oppression, and other POC shouldnt speak over another POC. Talking to xQc in a voice chat, Cenat couldnt believe that some of the words on the list could be interpreted as inappropriate appropriation. It is also known as Black English or Ebonics as well. So they start learning during their journey and then after that they live with the Ishvalans a bit learning their mothers culture more fully. One thing that really bugs me about this movie is that Anna seems to completely disregard the servants like theyre furniture, while shes singing about how lonely she is. Our website services, content and products are not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. What happened in the past of this world for Elsas ice powers to be seen as dangerous? Were taking another part of black culture from them. Were shown nothing to support this notion, and indeed, once Elsa returns and stops being power incontinent, people seem to love them. AAVE is a dialect with its OWN linguistic rules and it is something you grow up speaking. Im a very blunt person and Im working on that. Did anyone educate these girls, by the way? Cookie Notice By Posted compare two gaussian distributions In selektiv tstrning frskola it's over! please refer to @aaveglossary to get in touch with me ! You can even catch this virus off of friends blogs thats html has been infected. Types of Words to Avoid. Influence on non-AAVE dialects is inevitable with the advent of rap and the internet and even helps to destigmatise the use of these words. Are you using the language to level up or earn yourself street cred, ___ game on point, on point, on fleek, fleek, 100, keepin it 100, one hunnit, one hunned, emoji (depending on the intended meaning), etc., 10s, Aint (depends on the context and the persona trying to be portrayed are you imitating a Black woman/person? Robin Boylorn puts it well; Cultural appropriation at its best, steals, reduces, overuses and then disposes of words like so much bathwater.. No, AAVE is simply the name of the dialect. ": question that serves as a reality check, -usually used with children who suddenly act their age, swag : the state or description of being cool, "that shxt don't make no damn sense": a reaction to something that literally doesn't makes no sense, - the grammar is supposed to be pretentious, "that's tuff" : used to respond to =someone's inconvenience, - "oh, you missed the soccer goal. ", - "ariana's performance was pheonominal, show's over! What kingdom lets their two sole heirs vanish into the wilderness? past participle of strong verb denotes past tense: (Where most of the words and came from, this has definitions and alternatives! In this article, she comments on one of Buzzfeeds articles titled 23 Words Teenagers Love To Use And What They Really Mean. Her full comment is as followed; These are not teen words. Could you expound your problems with the world of Frozen? Because when white people only use AAVE to be funny or sound aggressive, they are inadvertently stereotyping African Americans as a joke or violent people. . - what do you think the song "rack city" is about ..! Just like with other forms of cultural appropriation in mainstream media, if you criticize a Black person for using AAVE but encourage or even find humor in it when a non-Black person talks in AAVE, thats when it becomes an issue. Just hire me, thats it., Valkyrae last week apologized for the use of AAVE language during a stream, and while she didnt specifically mention what she said, Reddit sleuths deduced that it was likely that instance of her saying no cap on a stack, for real, for real.. Aave is an Ethereum-based decentralised lending protocol that lets users lend and borrow funds without the involvement of an intermediary institution. Gee. I got the lyrics from here, though I have edited a couple of things. Slang version of "tea" (i.e. Gone, but not forgotten. He was perplexed by what Valkyrae felt the need to apologize for. #ill admit that at least *to me* some of these are more on a tricker slope, #and that I personally dont bave a problem with *some. If you find that your windows computer has been infected visit these webpages on a different device (or check the page now and write down the instructions just in case). A lot of these words are also used heavily in non-Black queer and trans communities. - you may have heard of the phrase "son of a gun" bizzack : the position of being in the back, - stems from older aave with -iz- placed in between words, bomb : describe or to emphasize when something is cool, bop : to describe good music or the act of getting a haircut, boss : a way to describe something as great; or address someone, brizzle : noun for the b word and call something broad, -"the person on the phone was such a brizzle", bruh : term for bro, used to address a friend, - used to react to a situation that's wild, buckets : a basketball reference when someone scores, or goes for the shot, bumpin : to describe a song that has a nice beat, bussin : describe when something, usually food, tastes good, "but blm, right? AAVE stands for African American Vernacular English, and is essentially a vocabulary that is claimed to have been created by African American communities going back many years. We all need to fix our behavior. If youre going to introduce it as a trading hub (the entire basis for all those other people/kingdoms docking at port to celebrate the coronation), it needs at least a modicum of elaboration. This is standard White protocol in the cycle of cultural appropriation. If a black person calls you out on aave and asks you to stop using it, then stop. We have stolen from and erased and murdered and devastated people of color. While using descriptive words in your writing and speech is essential, avoiding overusing them is equally important. Dont do that either? Especially avoid be-verbs paired with -ing verbs when they aren't needed. plus my blog can get kinda personal. Aave Words. You are not exempt - y'all gotta do better. It is loaded for Black women/femmes and thus a cultural term. Ok. tl;dr hey its me White here to tell you what is and what is not racist!. According to the Urban Dictionary, AAVE is "a uniquely American creation that has been transformed over the course of many decades. We know why Elsa locks herself away in her room, but why is Anna also locked away in the castle? I would enjoy a pint of Estrella with Bowser, Much like in season one, viewers are losing their minds, Her account has been unavailable since yesterday, Some of them are now richer than the Dragons themselves, Quinta has never posted her husband on social media, Second Home, 68-80 Hanbury Street, London E1 5JL, Want a well-paid AND flexible grad job? Linking Cenat a YouTube video, xQc showed him a clip of Valkyrae repeating the phrase no cap on a stack after someone else said it to her. Seriously. 1. ikyfl.." (totally not from personal experience), "it's giving": statement prompted when there's a resemblance, - "the hair. it's giving me bird's nest" (idk what this example is, pls bare w me), - "imma eat good tonight"[to have] inches : reference to long hair, "it's over" : to refer to something as "game over", - this is used in a sense that if someone one's up another person, there's no chance of redemption, - used in various circumstances such as gaming, fashion, entertainment, and sports, - "their outfit on the red carpet? keep the same energy", - "they're killing it on the field right now", laid : to describe the state of something being laid flat, like hair edges, "let me put you on" : term for recommending something, - "lemme put u on with this other face wash", - used to describe an exciting event or feeling, lowkey : to describe something as quiet/secretive, and/or describe the depth of feelings for something, make bank: term for making a lot of money, - used to describe someone's earnings before or after they do something that will accumulate large amounts of wealth, "make it make sense" : to respond to nonsense, mans : pretentious way to refer to someone's significant other, mean : a positive term to describe something as cool, - usually used to describe a good beat in music, ".. than a mf": phrase used to describe one's behavior as out of the ordinary, above/below average, miss girl/gurl : to address someone, typically a girl, - could be used in endearment and/or passive aggressiveness, "my [insert noun] said": a way to emphasize someone's idea in conversation that may be seen as absurd, dumb and/or funny, - this is usually used in friendly banter, - "my man said, 'how much is 99 cent bread'", not the/not you: statement, or question prompted when someone does something outta pocket, -used to call someone out, either seriously or among friendly banter, "now [tell me] why .": statement that leads to question about someone/something, - usually used to point out irony, confusion, n other thoughts, "oh you have lost your goddxmn mind " : statement that is similar to "what's wrong with you!??