Tether

Insult used by a fringe group of Black Americans who identify as “Foundational Black Americans”. They say it describes black immigrants (namely “melanated immigrants” as they refer to them; with the idea they’re the only “Black” people) that are in the United States to undermine them in order to gain things such as resources and reparations. However it’s mainly used as a disgusting slur to attack Black immigrants (namely Africans and Carribeans). The usage itself is rooted in nativist ideals that mirror MAGA and harbor afrophobia and xenophobia.

“FBA” : Y’all wanna be us so bad! You keep cosplaying as us.

Regular Black person: I’m not even thinking about y’all. You got main character syndrome”
FBA: haha keep lying tether!

by RatedNBarnes August 9, 2025

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Thuther

Thuther (verb) – To further explain something after an initial explanation; to clarify or elaborate in a way that builds upon what was already said. A playful blend of thus and further.

"Okay, I get the basic idea, but can you thuther a little more?"

"She gave a great summary, and then really thuthered during the Q&A."

"Let me just thuther that point so it makes more sense."

by Flarebrain September 5, 2025

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