Definitions by hootnannie

zero bar

A white person, usually a young guy, who tries to act black and overdoes the whole deal. (Like the candy bar, he's white on the outside and brown on the inside.)

"Look at that Scott with his droopin' pants 'n' gangsta gait! He's a total zero bar!"

zero bar by hootnannie October 22, 2009

ghetto 

Acting or looking like typical denizens of poor, black, urban neighborhoods. Often used by well-bred black folks to describe ethnic-group members who behave obnoxiously, don garish attire, or sport badly coiffed hair.

"Marie, would you just listen to those loud-talking Negroes over there! They're so ghetto!"

ghetto by hootnannie October 22, 2009

jakey 

Adjective applied primarily to clothing: sloppy, ill-fitting, or badly tailored

"Child, you are not going out in that jakey-looking skirt! Why, it's at least three inches longer in the back!"

jakey by hootnannie October 22, 2009

Negro 

In modern usage, a polite term sometimes employed by black people to avoid using the word nigger. Meant to be derogatory, it denotes deep disrespect and disapproval.

"Did you know that Negro voted straight Republican in the last election?!"

Negro by hootnannie October 22, 2009

soul green 

A bright green color like that seen in Kente cloth

"Man, dig that soul green satin shirt on Alonzo!"

soul green by hootnannie October 22, 2009

hillbilly divorce 

A state in which a married couple merely separates and dwells in different abodes without the benefit of legal proceedings

"I aint payin' for no lawyer, Billy Bob, so ya jest pack it up "n' move on outta here! We'll jest have to make do with a hillbilly divorce!"

hillbilly divorce by hootnannie October 22, 2009

white trash outing 

Dressing as low-class as one dares, dining at a down-scale eatery, and attending a low-brow entertainment event

"We celebrated Buffy's birthday with a white trash outing to Mickey Dee's and a pro wrestling match. I plastered the makeup on, wore a skimpy midriff top, and brought her a Hostess cupcake with a candle on top!"

white trash outing by hootnannie October 22, 2009