3 definitions by LinguisticsOfTime
Different Interpretations depending on the current context.
1. In relation to a genre of music.
( Disco , Jazz , Soul )
2. Regarding material items or lifestyle.
( Money , Hustle , Liveliness , Vigorousness )
1. In relation to a genre of music.
( Disco , Jazz , Soul )
2. Regarding material items or lifestyle.
( Money , Hustle , Liveliness , Vigorousness )
1. "Dancin' and singin' and movin' to the groovin'
And just when it hit me somebody turned around and shouted
Play that funky music white boy
Play that funky music right
Play that funky music white boy
Lay down that boogie and play that funky music till you die
Till you die, oh till you die" - Play That Funky Music White Boy by Wild Cherry(1976)
2. "I hear a beat I grab the mic, and then I start this workin'
The kids around the way used to think that I was buggin
But they don't understand how I feel about the funk
I walk with the funk, I talk with the funk
I eat with the funk, I sleep with the funk
I live for the funk, I'll die for the funk
So now what do they say, when I'm walkin' up the block?
Boom shaka laka there goes the Chief Rocka" - Chief Rocka by Lords of the Underground(1993)
And just when it hit me somebody turned around and shouted
Play that funky music white boy
Play that funky music right
Play that funky music white boy
Lay down that boogie and play that funky music till you die
Till you die, oh till you die" - Play That Funky Music White Boy by Wild Cherry(1976)
2. "I hear a beat I grab the mic, and then I start this workin'
The kids around the way used to think that I was buggin
But they don't understand how I feel about the funk
I walk with the funk, I talk with the funk
I eat with the funk, I sleep with the funk
I live for the funk, I'll die for the funk
So now what do they say, when I'm walkin' up the block?
Boom shaka laka there goes the Chief Rocka" - Chief Rocka by Lords of the Underground(1993)
by LinguisticsOfTime October 29, 2019
Multiple meanings.
1. Serious. Translated from Spanish to English.
2. Used as a reply in conversation(Situational)
*Example 1
3. A Nickname/ An Alias
*Example 2
1. Serious. Translated from Spanish to English.
2. Used as a reply in conversation(Situational)
*Example 1
3. A Nickname/ An Alias
*Example 2
1. Used as a reply to mean,
-"Seriously"
-"Word"
-"For real"
(Just like it's English counterpart, it can be said seriously or mockingly)
2. They call him "Serio" for always having a serious demeanor. He doesn't play around or tolerate nonsense.
-"Seriously"
-"Word"
-"For real"
(Just like it's English counterpart, it can be said seriously or mockingly)
2. They call him "Serio" for always having a serious demeanor. He doesn't play around or tolerate nonsense.
by LinguisticsOfTime May 9, 2020
1. A Concise phrase, where the context of the matter doesn't need to be explained. Usually said to someone out of the loop/ not up to date/ is not aware.
2. Having knowledge or being aware of something especially through personal experience.
3. Street Smarts
4. Being Cognizant
2. Having knowledge or being aware of something especially through personal experience.
3. Street Smarts
4. Being Cognizant
Person 1:
What was that about?
What were they talking about?
Is that true?
How do you know THAT?
Person 2:
Don't worry about it. If you know, you know.
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What was that about?
What were they talking about?
Is that true?
How do you know THAT?
Person 2:
Don't worry about it. If you know, you know.
-
by LinguisticsOfTime March 18, 2020