The politically correct way to say black people. Corporate America still hates black people but calling them niggers will lead to boycotts. So to keep Jesse Jackson at bay some guy coined the word urban to describe all things related to black people.
CEO: We need to figure out a way to market our products to niggers.
VP: Err don't you mean Urban customers?
CEO: Yeah yeah whatever
VP: Err don't you mean Urban customers?
CEO: Yeah yeah whatever
by DirtyD79 December 28, 2005
Get the urbanmug. advervitising speak for "black". often used by the same type of middle class wanker says "coloured" and thinks there being PC.
" i dont want any urbans on my street, they all sell drugs anyway"
or "the urban music awards"
meaning "black" music.only they dont want to say it.because they're scared.
or "the urban music awards"
meaning "black" music.only they dont want to say it.because they're scared.
by Puck U May 3, 2005
Get the urbanmug. by 3e_fro March 15, 2005
Get the urbanmug. 
adj. : a word used in substitution to 'ghetto'. Often used to refer to something that is not proper and lacks social standing. Can also be used describe a place that overly dark.
by da urban yellow fellow February 24, 2009
Get the urbanmug. to search a word or phrase on Urban Dictionary, or to simply 'browse' through random words, increasing your 'urban knowledge'
Gerry: Hey Phil, what are you up to?
Phil: Just urbaning it.
Gerry: Yo, whats that new word on the street mean?
Phil: Dunno man, i'll urban it.
Phil: Just urbaning it.
Gerry: Yo, whats that new word on the street mean?
Phil: Dunno man, i'll urban it.
by Essi January 9, 2009
Get the urbaning itmug. 