A dialect of the English language used by Kanye West in his rap music lyrics.
Frequently, but not always, the Kanyenglish version of a word is simply an abbreviated or diminutive form of the original English word (see Example 1). In other cases, common slang terms are used so gratuitously that those unfamiliar with Kanyenglish may find it challenging to extract any meaning (see Example 2).
Frequently, but not always, the Kanyenglish version of a word is simply an abbreviated or diminutive form of the original English word (see Example 1). In other cases, common slang terms are used so gratuitously that those unfamiliar with Kanyenglish may find it challenging to extract any meaning (see Example 2).
1. Kanyenglish: "That shit cray." English translation: "That shit is crazy."
2. Kanyenglish: "Yo whip so cold... oh this old thang?" English translation: "Your car is very stylish and desirable... Oh, this outdated and rather commonplace vehicle?"
2. Kanyenglish: "Yo whip so cold... oh this old thang?" English translation: "Your car is very stylish and desirable... Oh, this outdated and rather commonplace vehicle?"
by Jim_Philly December 27, 2011