being on food stamps, section 8 and welfare you have your nails ,and hair done in the latest weave,a large Gucci purse.You give your man your food stamp card to slide so you can say he takes care of you. He has on Jordan's (that you bought him) and your kids are walking around bare foot with a heavy diaper.
by Rebecka Wicker October 19, 2008
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Can be equated with inappropriate spending on depreciable items instead of items that build wealth.
Can be equated with inappropriate spending on depreciable items instead of items that build wealth.
by Safir October 14, 2006
Get the Ghetto Fabulous mug.Referring to the style of nouveau riche people who have grown up in ghetto or urban areas. The combination of bad taste,an urban aesthetic and desire to wear one's wealth. Basically, high priced but tacky clothing and accessories.
People with million dollar homes decked out all in black, gold and black glass.The expensive version of cheap Korean store furniture.
by that girl nina April 17, 2004
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by shmee April 30, 2003
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Ghetto fabulous = My co-worker drives a Benz truck but still lives in an apartment in the hood.
i.e. A wiser decision would be to buy a house and drive a more moderate vehicle.
i.e. A wiser decision would be to buy a house and drive a more moderate vehicle.
by Georgia Peach April 17, 2006
Get the ghetto fabulous mug.style of dress for people from poor families that think designer anything is hot! but its not when you live in a poor neighborhood and dont have a car. but you buy gucci and chanel and Louis vutton because your baby dady is giving you child support.
A young girl lives in the hood, she wants nice things but has little funds. She enlists the help of hot boy and later becomes his (engenue?. So he gives her cash when she wants it she goes out and buys gucci and Louis Vutton instead of buying a car or a home.
by Amberm August 30, 2005
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