Usually a question or greeting offered to a friend. Variant, however, in that a number of different answers are acceptable depending on the situation. See examples.
1. "Hey Joe, whats good in the hood?"
"Hey hows it going?"
2. "Whats good in the hood, brah?"
"Nothin, dude. Just beer."
3. "Yo Norman, what's good in the hood?"
"To be perfectly honest, not alot. The reading gap between young blacks and whites in urban areas continues to widen due to lack of awareness among political elites. Unemployment's on the rise, stereotypes are being reinforced, crime's on the rise, and rap music is dying."
Gesture involving the allottment of personal freedom and individuality onto another. A coveted quality desired by one'ssignificant other. Opposite of co-dependency.
While out drinking in a shady strip club at 4am, Dave explained to his friends that this moment was made possible by his incredible wife who gives good space.