AAVE-Origin Expressions

Widely adopted American expressions with origins in African American Vernacular English

はじめに

アメリカで最も人気のあるスラングの多くは、もともとアフリカ系アメリカ人英語（AAVE）から生まれ、主流のアメリカ英語に取り入れられたものです。「lit」「woke」「salty」「throwing shade」などには、深い文化的ルーツがあります。

この章では、AAVEに起源を持つ、広く使われるようになったアメリカの表現を紹介します。そのルーツに敬意を払いながら、現代の主流アメリカ英語でどう使われているかを探ります。

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この章のアメリカ英語スラング一覧（92）

• Woke Aware of and attentive to social injustice, especially regarding racial inequ...
• Finna About to or going to do something. A contraction of 'fixing to.'
• Stay woke A call to remain aware and vigilant about social injustice and deception.
• Bruh An exclamation expressing disbelief, frustration, or amusement. Also a casual...
• Chile An exclamation used to express exasperation, disbelief, or to get someone's a...
• Come correct To approach a situation properly, respectfully, and with the right attitude o...
• Let him cook Let someone continue what they're doing because it's going well. Don't interr...
• Jawn A versatile noun that can refer to any person, place, thing, or situation. Us...
• Keep it 100 To be completely honest and authentic. To keep it one hundred percent real.
• Keep it real To be authentic, honest, and true to oneself. To not pretend or put on a fals...
• Read someone To publicly call someone out or criticize them in a sharp, witty, and devasta...
• Run it back To do something again, replay something, or give it another try.
• Slide To come over, show up, or move to a different location smoothly. Can also mea...
• Slick Smooth, clever, or sneaky. Can also be used as an adverb meaning 'kind of' or...
• Trap A place where drugs are sold. Also a genre of hip-hop known for its heavy bas...
• We outside We're out and about, having fun, and living life. An announcement that you're...
• Wig snatched To be so amazed, shocked, or impressed that it feels like your wig has been b...
• Wildin' Acting crazy, outrageous, or out of control. Behaving in an extreme or reckle...
• Gucci Good, fine, cool. Everything is okay.
• Catch a body To defeat, dominate, or verbally destroy someone so completely that they're m...
• Ashy Having dry, flaky, whitish-looking skin, especially on the elbows, knees, and...
• It be like that An expression of resigned acceptance that things are the way they are, even w...
• Cut up To act wild, goofy, or outrageous. To cause a scene or act a fool in an enter...
• Go crazy To do something exceptionally well or to fully commit to an activity with imp...
• Throw hands To get into a physical fight. To throw punches.
• Miss me with that I don't want to hear it. Leave me out of that. I'm not interested in or accep...
• My dawg My close friend. Someone I trust and am loyal to.
• On sight Will fight or confront someone immediately upon seeing them. No words needed,...
• Run up To confront or approach someone aggressively. Also used as a warning: 'run up...
• Smackin' Delicious, really tasty. Used to describe food that tastes exceptionally good.
• The move The best plan or course of action. The thing to do in a given situation.
• Trifling Worthless, lazy, disrespectful, or morally low. Describes someone or somethin...
• Word An expression of agreement, affirmation, or surprise. 'Really?' or 'That's tr...
• Buss it down To dance energetically, especially with impressive moves. Also means to show ...
• Catch these hands A threat or humorous warning that you're ready to fight someone. 'You're abou...
• Dap up To greet someone with a fist bump, handshake, or combination greeting. A sign...
• In my bag Deeply focused and performing at your highest level. In the zone and not to b...
• Jit A young person or kid. Can be used affectionately or dismissively.
• Jive Deceptive or insincere talk. Nonsense. Can also mean a style of dance or music.
• Joint A thing, place, song, or general noun. Used as a versatile word for almost an...
• Peep To look at, notice, or check out something. To pay attention to.
• Posted up Hanging out in one spot, usually standing or leaning against something. Stati...
• Put someone on To introduce someone to something new — a song, artist, restaurant, or opport...
• Say word An exclamation of surprise or disbelief. Similar to 'no way' or 'are you seri...
• Shorty An attractive woman or girl. Can also refer to a girlfriend, a young person, ...
• Square up To prepare to fight. To put your fists up and get ready for a physical confro...
• I'm straight I'm good. I'm fine. I don't need anything. Used to decline offers or indicate...
• Street cred Respect and credibility earned through real-life experience, especially in ur...
• What it do A casual greeting meaning 'what's up' or 'how's it going.'
• Aight Alright. Okay. An abbreviated form of 'all right' used for agreement or ackno...
• Bodied Completely dominated, defeated, or outperformed someone. Destroyed the compet...
• Crib Your home, house, or apartment. Where you live.
• Frontin' Pretending to be something you're not. Putting on a false front. Being fake o...
• Grillin' Staring at someone intensely, often in a confrontational or intimidating way.
• Hater Someone who criticizes, discourages, or shows negativity toward others out of...
• Hold it down To take care of things, maintain stability, or keep everything running in som...
• Homie A close friend. Someone from your neighborhood or inner circle.
• Kick it To hang out, relax, and spend time casually with friends.
• OG Original gangster. A respected elder or pioneer. Someone who's been around an...
• Peep game To observe and understand what's really going on. To see through a situation ...
• Roll deep To travel or hang out with a large group of friends. To have a big crew with ...
• Sleep on To underestimate, ignore, or fail to appreciate someone or something's value.
• Snitch Someone who informs authorities about others' activities. A tattletale or inf...
• That's what's up An expression of approval, agreement, or enthusiasm. 'That's cool' or 'I like...
• What's poppin' A casual greeting meaning 'what's going on?' or 'what's happening?'
• Young blood A young person, especially one who's new to a group or scene. A term of addre...
• Fye Amazing, excellent, or incredibly good. A phonetic spelling of 'fire.'
• Yo An exclamation used to get attention, express surprise, or greet someone.
• Tap in To reach out, connect, or get involved with something. To check in or make co...
• Rock with To support, associate with, or be loyal to someone or something. To be a fan of.
• Dead wrong Completely and totally wrong. Wrong beyond any doubt.
• Holler To contact someone, talk to them, or get in touch. Also means to flirt or try...
• Player hater Someone who resents or tries to undermine another person's success, style, or...
• Booted Kicked out, removed, or ejected from a place or group. Can also mean somethin...
• Run game To manipulate, deceive, or use charm to get what you want from someone.
• Throw down To fight. Also means to cook an amazing meal or perform exceptionally well.
• Slow jam A slow, romantic R&B or soul song meant for intimate listening or slow dancing.
• Hood Short for neighborhood, specifically referring to a predominantly Black urban...
• G Short for gangster. A term of respect for someone who's tough, loyal, and rea...
• Dragging Publicly criticizing, roasting, or calling someone out in a harsh and sustain...
• On ten At maximum intensity, energy, or emotion. Everything turned up to the highest...
• Caught slippin' Caught off guard, unprepared, or making a mistake. Not paying attention when ...
• Copped Bought or obtained something, especially something desirable.
• Got the juice Has influence, power, respect, or social capital. Someone with the juice has ...
• Hit a lick To make money quickly, especially through a hustle, good deal, or lucky oppor...
• Issa Contraction of 'it's a.' Used as a declarative shorthand.
• Real recognize real Genuine people can identify other genuine people. Authentic individuals recog...
• Thick Having a curvy, voluptuous body type, especially full hips and thighs. A comp...
• You dig? Do you understand? Are you following what I'm saying?
• Clownin' Making fun of someone, joking around, or acting foolish. Can also mean disres...
• On the low In secret. Discreetly. Keeping something quiet and hidden from others.
• Wavy Cool, trendy, stylish, or vibing. Having a smooth, effortless coolness.