Nilla Wafer
AAVE slang derived from a brand of sweet snack that’s similar to a vanilla wafer. It describes a light skinned Caucasian person. Depending on usage it can be said neutrally, cheekily, or condescendingly. It can have implications similar to the slang “vanilla wafer” referring to a person who is unadventurous. In that context “nilla wafer” suggests a person has little exposure to cultural media, customs, and cuisine outside of their white racial experiences.
“I saw her on that show where she was booty shaking and trying to rap. I was like, ‘Okay, nilla wafer.’”
Nilla Wafer by lovely rat kitten September 29, 2022
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