african american

What white people say when they afraid to say black especially when a black person is in the room.
But you KNOW when that black person leaves the room, they say that shit w/ some other words too.

Tom: My niggaaa!! ... did you see that black chick w/ that big ol' booty?!
Bob: Fo' shizzle, my nigga. I love me some bla--
*black person comes in*
Tom: Shh, bob!!
Black guy: Hey, what're you guys talking about?
Tom: Oh, nothing. Just saw an african american women walk by w/ a rather large rear end, that's all. -chuckles-
Bob: Yep, that's all. -fake laugh-
Black guy: You know I don't get offended if you say black, & not all of us came from africa.
Tom: What?! But that's such a racist term! I would never say that.
Bob: Never ...
Black guy: Whatever *leaves the room*
Tom: So yea, niggaa, that black bitch got a big ol' booty!!
Bob: Sheeeit, I just wanna grab that shit & spank it!! WOOO! *makes spanking motions*

by Blackie Chan August 15, 2006

african-american

The "politically correct" term for someone with dark skin. Never mind that not all black people are African, and that not all Africans are black.

This black boy is "African-American"... never mind that he's from Jamaica.

by Tipper36 September 21, 2007

african american

Of or relating to Africa. A ethnic group of people who originated from africa. People preceived as slaves or lowerclassman.

I am a strong African American women who has overcame and is still overcoming a struggling past.

by Carrie Morris October 9, 2007

African-American

Latest politically correct term for a black, Negro, colored American with even a minuscule proportion of African descent

Jesse Jackson is losing his position as chief African-American spokesman to the flamboyant Al Sharpton

by cornholio October 4, 2003

african-american

What people say when they dont want to say Black person. A dumb term, referring to a black person. I have no idea why we are called that. I mean...Im not African! I was born in New York, I have never been to Africa in my life! Why am I called African-American? They dont have a name like that for white people. But then again no body really knows where white ancestors came from...where do they come from? Did every white person always live in the US???

An African-American is a "person of color". Who's ancestors are probably from Africa. But just because they are called that does NOT make them African!

by muzichick May 15, 2006

African-american

The politically correct way how to describe a black person.

I don't really mind but why should I be called an African American when I wasn't born in Africa, never been to Africa, and am not a legal citizen of any countries in Africa? Because if thats true, then white people should be called European Americans and asian people should be called Asian Americans.

On an Internet Forum:

Me: Im black.
P.C. Person: You mean African-American.
Me: No, I may be of African decent but I dont have any connections with Africa otherwise, cause in that case i should call you a European American.
P.C. Person: You mean white person right?
Me: No you dumb asshole! *loads gun*

by Ezgamer July 29, 2008

African African American

Someone who is black and living in America who is recently from Africa.

This differentiates from people whos ancestors came as slaves over 400 years ago and yet still call themselves African Americans.
People like Barak Obama are African African American because they do not share the same history/culture as African Americans.

Barak Obama is an African African American.

by Rolling Thunder February 27, 2007