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The act or nature of being ghettto.
There is alot of ghettoism surrounding us.
There is alot of ghettoism in here.
ghettoism by Frankydee March 25, 2011

Ghettollectual 

A person, place, or idea that simultaneously exhibits a ghetto vibe/culture and an intellectual/academic inclination.

A concept that is both urban/gritty and intelligent/worldly at the same time.
I grew up listening to rap music and wearing baggy clothes but I love to read classic literature and enjoy visiting art museums. My friends say I'm a real ghettollectual.

She has tattoos, wears Air Jordan Shoes, and she is pursuing her PhD. She's ghettollectual.
Ghettollectual by MrRomantico September 26, 2013

Ghettophile 

A Ghettophile is a ghetto pedophile who is often seen on the streets flexing thinking he can get those racks up. Since Ghettophiles are so ghetto they just steal skateboards to go skeet down the street. If you see a Ghettophile you’ll be okay since they can’t afford a basement to drag you into.
Yo what’s that over there?”
“Oh that’s just a Ghettophile”
Ghettophile by Angie did it December 11, 2018
A mixture between Ghetto and Techno music. Close, if not the same as Crunk music.
All the cool rappers are producing Ghetno music now to interest various audiences for all those who get crunk.
Ghetno by Claire White March 4, 2007

ghettypo 

The accidental replacement of correctly spelled words in a sentence (or serious situation) with ghettoized words or slang, sheerly because you are used to it. Often leads to awkward or uncomfortable situations.
Example 1: "I'm deeply saddened by the passing of your friend. He was like ma brotha. Wow, please excuse my ghettypo. I'm sorry for your loss."

Example 2: "As you can see, stocks have been rising steadily and should soon climb OFF DA CHAIN!...I mean off the charts. Damn my ghettypos!
ghettypo by King of All Cosmos March 30, 2009

ghettymology 

The account of the birth and development of a particular ghetto-slang word, often delineating its spread from one song or rapper to the general ghetto population, as well as its evolving changes in form and meaning.

Related: see blinguistics
Ghettymology of "shorty":

Originally used by rapper NaS in 1994 to mean a young man, new to the game of street-life, "shorty" came from "short" + "y", as young people are usually shorter than rappers.

As the word devolved in meaning, coming to mean girlfriend or attractive concubine, it also devolved in pronunciation and spelling, eventually coming "shawty."
ghettymology by Monsieur Bowow September 18, 2012