A non-derogatory word for black male, used by blacks and whites alike (even in mixed company), prevalent in the U.S. military in the 1960s and 1970s. As a member of the U.S. Marine Corps in Vietnam, I heard it constantly and it was used and received with the same sort of attitude as one might use "dude" today, except for the distinguishing fact that it did indeed refer to race, without being racist.
Hey, Jackson, how come you splibs only smoke Kools? I don't know any of us white guys who do.
It it used to some up the feelings of when you have met someone online and have yet to meet them in person. Where you are either in love/lust/flattered, eager to meet them - all from only online interaction