william warney's definitions

Early black

in the evening

She usually arrives at home early black.

by William Warney July 26, 2009

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

(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

Alley rat

a demoralized, corrupt, thieving person.

- You alley rat! I want my money back !!!

by William Warney April 7, 2010