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Pookies and Ray-Rays

Definition - Pookies and Ray-Rays are stereotypical ghetto-dwelling men. They lack ambition; they usually don't have a job or decent income. They probably have felony records for stupid crimes (domestic abuse, petty theft, selling weed, robbery, assault), drug addiction, and multiple children by several women. They have few employment prospects due to their inability to take control of their lives, mainly because they're poorly educated. They lack personal accountability for their problems and cannot respond to difficult circumstances. They are shamelessly low-class.

Who coined the phrase? Popular YouTube and podcast host Oshay Duke Jackson coined the term around 2018 as a funny way to describe low-life black men.

Origin - The term derives from the nicknames of famous movie characters of the same names; "Pookie," the comical crackhead from New Jack City (Chris Rock), and "Ray-Ray," the two-timing crook from South Central (Byron Minns). However, these nicknames were common in many black ghettos in the 70s, 80s, and 90s.
"She spent her best year weaving and gelling. Now, she has multiple children by different Pookies and Ray-Rays, but wonders why no good man wants to marry her."
by thetillmansneakerreview December 13, 2022
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Ray

Mean, hates kids, always grumpy. Tall, hazel eyes, and smells weird. Usually single
Friend: have you found the special girl yet?
Ray: no nobody will talk to me
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Rays

I just saw your rays at the super market. I had dinner with my grandrays yesterday.
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Rai

An Italian word which defines a leader with extraordinary qualities different from all the other leaders.

It is an old Nigerian word used to describe a fearless leader.
Guy1: Have you heard the President of Morocco is planning to achieve world peace in 2 years?
Guy2: Ofcourse! He is a Rai indeed.
by chiwawa69 May 2, 2013
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rai

A: What are you watching?
B: rai1, rai2, rai3, rai4, rai5, raimovie, raipremium, raiyoyo, raigulp, raisport+, raistoria, raiscuola.
A: Erh... in other words?
B: rai.
by stuckducky May 25, 2019
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Rais

Surename that is owned by the hottest and most talented people in the world. Magnet for Girls. When you get to know him, u will love him. They have very good cardio and are amazing at tennis. Keep him close to you, if you ever meet Rais.
Rais is so hot!!
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Ray

Ray I’m sorry I never wanted to leave you I’m sorry that my family didn’t except you for you or how you identified I will never forget you I so sorry i miss you so much
Idk ray
by Xoaxoja January 20, 2023
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