47s are White people. When Black people are trying to be discreet, and not let the White Man know we are talking about him, we will substitute "47" or "47s" for words/phrases like "white man", "white people", etc.
Black Man #1: Damn white people get on my nerves
Black Man #2: Watch out, Mr. Johnson's right behind you!
Black Man #1: Can't go nowhere without these 47s on your back!
Black Man #2: Watch out, Mr. Johnson's right behind you!
Black Man #1: Can't go nowhere without these 47s on your back!
by rock the dub August 28, 2007
by rathybrid on twt May 18, 2020
The number of chromosomes present in the genes of someone with Down's Syndrome. Normal humans have 46. See Extra Chromosome.
by Ray Flynn May 11, 2005
47 is a word used for extream joy. It is also used to substute cool, rad, hip, funkalicious, awsome, and many other positive words. 47 is also used when you wanna kick the shit out of someone.
by tyler December 11, 2004
by Mister Ignorant May 17, 2004