william warney's definitions

Alligator

(1930's) term used by black jazzmen, particularly in New Orleans, referring to white jazz musicians, jive people or jitterbugs.

- yo, alligator! Stop double talkin' jive and play it real jazzy!

by William Warney April 7, 2010

African Dominoes

A form of dice-playoriginated in New Orleans.

- Where y'at?
- What it is, whoadie?!
- What about playing african dominoes tonight?
- Ah Cane't!
- Fo True? Why?
- Jus' thinkin'bout stayin' in doors!

by William Warney April 8, 2009

Alligator

(1030's) term used by black jazzmen, particularly in New Orleans, referring to white jazz musicians, jive people or jitterbugs.

I prefer black jazzmen playing to any alligator when you know it won't do the trick.

by William Warney October 17, 2010

Ace

One dollar

It was cheap. It cost only 5 aces!

by William Warney March 14, 2009