A boombox, a portable stereo system capable of playing radio stations or recorded music at relatively high volume.
Ghettoblaster is a term that can be considered insulting or complimentary depending on the context. The word originated in the US, apparently reflecting the belief that they are popular in poor inner-city neighborhoods (ghettos), especially those populated by black Americans. Ghettoblaster rather than boom box became the common term in the UK and Australia for large portable stereos, perhaps because it carried less meaning.
The term carries a connotation of power and disregard of social rules.
The word is racially inflammatory in some circumstances but has also been embraced as a term of black, urban pride — and, like many such terms, has been adopted by parts of the non-black American community. It is used as the name of at least one magazine and one recording company, and is also a popular stereotype element typically associated with funk, hip-hop and rap, African-American culture, '70s and '80s culture, breakdancing, and even racist jokes.
Ghettoblaster is a term that can be considered insulting or complimentary depending on the context. The word originated in the US, apparently reflecting the belief that they are popular in poor inner-city neighborhoods (ghettos), especially those populated by black Americans. Ghettoblaster rather than boom box became the common term in the UK and Australia for large portable stereos, perhaps because it carried less meaning.
The term carries a connotation of power and disregard of social rules.
The word is racially inflammatory in some circumstances but has also been embraced as a term of black, urban pride — and, like many such terms, has been adopted by parts of the non-black American community. It is used as the name of at least one magazine and one recording company, and is also a popular stereotype element typically associated with funk, hip-hop and rap, African-American culture, '70s and '80s culture, breakdancing, and even racist jokes.
In the film Do The Right Thing by Spike Lee, a dispute over a ghettoblaster is a central role in the culminating riot.
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Preston ghettoflagued his Nextel mobile phone by replacing its backplate with a Boost mobile tagged plate.
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A microwaved quesadilla for poor people.
Recipe:
1. A tortilla (corn or flour)
2. Government Cheese (or pre-sliced american cheese)
Directions:
Put the cheese on one side of the tortilla. Fold in half. Heat on high heat in microwave for 20 seconds. Take out of microwave. ENJOY!
Recipe:
1. A tortilla (corn or flour)
2. Government Cheese (or pre-sliced american cheese)
Directions:
Put the cheese on one side of the tortilla. Fold in half. Heat on high heat in microwave for 20 seconds. Take out of microwave. ENJOY!
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What do u think about bling old boy?? I think it is mightily ghettoesque old chap!
What do u think about bling old boy?? I think it is mightily ghettoesque old chap!
by Sgt K roney & The Circle February 26, 2005
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2) A hotel that is far away from the sites and attractions of the city that you are visiting.
3) Any lower-tier chain of a major hotel brand - i.e. A Courtyard Marriott.
2) A hotel that is far away from the sites and attractions of the city that you are visiting.
3) Any lower-tier chain of a major hotel brand - i.e. A Courtyard Marriott.
Matt: "Where are you staying this week during the conference? The Marriott? Hyatt?"
Jennifer: "No, I am staying in some ghettel 24 miles and 45 minutes of traffic away."
Jennifer: "No, I am staying in some ghettel 24 miles and 45 minutes of traffic away."
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Get the ghettoberry mug.a ghettoclick occurs when you only have a hard copy picture, but you take a picture of the hard copy with your cellphone because want to upload it to the internet. usually the ghettoclick has a picture of a finger in it or a nice shine from taking a picture of something glossy in the light.
that picture of the kids with santa was cute that i want everyone to see it. i am going to ghettoclick it so i can put it on facebook.
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