Each word entry will also be illustrated by quotations taken from real examples of language in use, in aim to “acknowledge the contributions of African-American writers, thinkers, and artists, as well as everyday African Americans, to the evolution of the English lexicon.” Per NYT, Oxford’s inclusive dialectal effort will be refined by researchers and editors from Oxford Languages and Harvard’s Hutchins Center for African & African American Research. In addition, researchers will scope Jazz, Blues, Hip-Hop and R&B lyrics, literary articles, “ Black Twitter,” slave narratives, abolitionist writings and more. Despite the collaborative development of the dictionary, “validity” and who the submissions are coming from are topics of discussion. In addition to the words already selected and announced, the public can also contribute to the publication through a submission form here. The dancing and chanting gradually intensify and often conclude with participants exhibiting a state of spiritual ecstasy. Ring shout (n.): A spiritual ritual involving a dance where participants follow one another in a ring shape, shuffling their feet and clapping their hands to accompany chanting and singing. (Etymology: Probably a reference to Hagar in the Bible, who, with her son, Ishmael, was cast out by Sarah and Abraham, and became, among some Black communities, the symbolic mother of all Africans and African Americans and of Black womanhood.) Usually of a person’s foot: to tap in rhythm with music, sometimes to demonstrate participation in religious worship.Īunt Hagar’s children (n.): A reference to Black people collectively. To tap (the foot) in rhythm with music, sometimes as an indication of participation in religious worship. Also used to describe the music and artists of that style and time period. Old school (adj.): Characteristic of early hip-hop or rap music that emerged in New York City between the late 1970s to the mid 1980s, which often includes the use of couplets, funk and disco samples, and playful lyrics. Something that is considered easily done, as in This job is a cakewalk.
The winner would receive some type of cake. A contest in which Black people would perform a stylized walk in pairs, typically judged by a plantation owner. Kitchen (n.): The hair at the nape of the neck, which is typically shorter, kinkier and considered more difficult to style.Ĭakewalk (n.): 1. (Variant forms: chitlins, chittlins, chitlings, chitterlins.) Occasionally also pig intestines as an ingredient. plural): A dish made from pig intestines that are typically boiled, fried or stuffed with other ingredients. (Etymology: A reference to the biblical story of Jewish people seeking freedom from Egyptian bondage.)Ĭhitterlings (n.
Promised Land (n.): A place perceived to be where enslaved people and, later, African Americans more generally, can find refuge and live in freedom. Grill (noun): A removable or permanent dental overlay, typically made of silver, gold or another metal and often inset with gemstones, which is worn as jewelry. Describing a party, event, etc.: busy, crowded, lively. Also more generally: impressive, excellent. Especially describing food: tasty, delicious. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images)īussin (adjective and participle): 1. Henry Louis Gates of Finding Your Roots speak during the PBS segment of the Summer 2019 Television Critics Association Press Tour 2019 at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on Jin Beverly Hills, California. a motor race, is flagged off (see flag v.4 additions a) the start of a race.BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA – JULY 29: Dr. considered together as a period of heightened or intense activity.”įlag-off, n.: “The moment at which a race, esp. chop v.6…”Įmber months, n.: “The final four months of the calendar year (September to December), esp. to eat money: to acquire money dishonestly to misappropriate, extort, or embezzle funds. To eat money, in eat, v., Additions: “Now chiefly Nigerian English and East African. Also as a modifier.”ĭanfo, n.: “A yellow minibus that carries passengers for a fare as part of an informal transport system in Lagos, the largest city in Nigeria. Frequently in negative sense: to misappropriate, extort, or…”Ĭhop-chop, n.2: “Bribery and corruption in public life misappropriation or embezzlement of funds. buka n., mama put n.”Ĭhop, v.6, Additions: “transitive. Bukateria, n.: “A roadside restaurant or street stall with a seating area, selling cooked food at low prices.
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