17 Black & Urban Slang Words
Slang is a kind of language consisting of very informal words and phrases. Slang is more common in speech than in writing. Slang words are often used in a particular context or by a particular group of people.
Slang
beat box
to create rhythmic percussive sounds with your mouth, especially when accompanying rhymes or rapping
bling
flashy jewellery worn to create the impression of wealth
chill | chill out
to relax and take it easy
da bomb
excellent, extremely good
dis | diss
to show disrespect to someone by saying or doing something insulting
funky (1)
fashionable in an unusual and striking way
funky (2)
having strong dance rhythms
hang | hang out
to spend time with
hip
trendy, stylish, fashionable among young people
honky
a derogatory term in black American slang for a white person
hood (1)
a neighbourhood, especially in a poor, urban area
hoops
the game of basketball
pimp (2) | pimp out
to customize or renovate something; to make something flashier or more appealing
rap (2)
to recite lyrics over a rhythmic beat
thick (2)
full-figured without appearing overweight
threads
clothes
Yo!
a greeting, like "Hey!"