Pronoun
1. A group of people of unspecified gender who are blamed for circumstances, unfavorable situations, or problems of which the blamer has no control.
2. White people. Code word used by people of color when covertly referencing bad behavior of white people when in mixed company. Usually spoken in low undertones in ventriloquist fashion with raised eyebrows.
1. A group of people of unspecified gender who are blamed for circumstances, unfavorable situations, or problems of which the blamer has no control.
2. White people. Code word used by people of color when covertly referencing bad behavior of white people when in mixed company. Usually spoken in low undertones in ventriloquist fashion with raised eyebrows.
"They are really trying me today."
"We have to stay three steps ahead because 'they' are always trying to put us two steps behind."
"You know 'they' don't raise their kids the way we do."
"'They' sure have it cold in here."
"We have to stay three steps ahead because 'they' are always trying to put us two steps behind."
"You know 'they' don't raise their kids the way we do."
"'They' sure have it cold in here."
by Dr. Nandi September 27, 2018