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Labal
Pronunciation: (la-bal)
Part of Speech: Noun, Adjective, Verb, Noun (Concept State)
Definition:
1. Labal (Noun) — The core essence or spirit of something or someone; the pure energy that drives the nature of an object, idea, or person.
Example: “That track got labal, you can feel it.”
2. Labalic (Adjective) — Having or showing pure essence or raw spirit.
Example: “His style is labalic — straight from the soul.”
3. Labalize (Verb) — To strip something down to its purest form or essence; to expose the core energy of something.
Example: “I’m about to labalize this beat, no fluff, all spirit.”
4. Labality (Noun, Concept State) — The state of being in pure essence or essence-driven form.
Example: “This room got a whole different labality after midnight.”
Symbol: ƛ̑ (modified lambda) — Represents essence moving forward with an upward curve symbolizing core energy rising.
Usage in Slang:
• “Lab” — Used to describe something with strong, raw essence.
Example: “That joint’s lab.”
• “Bal” — Referring to the core spirit or energy.
Example: “He movin’ with pure bal.”
Etymology:
Derived from the idea of essence and energy, Labal was created as a concept to encapsulate raw, unfiltered spirit, energy, and core identity. It can apply to anything that holds a deep sense of authenticity or power.
Part of Speech: Noun, Adjective, Verb, Noun (Concept State)
Definition:
1. Labal (Noun) — The core essence or spirit of something or someone; the pure energy that drives the nature of an object, idea, or person.
Example: “That track got labal, you can feel it.”
2. Labalic (Adjective) — Having or showing pure essence or raw spirit.
Example: “His style is labalic — straight from the soul.”
3. Labalize (Verb) — To strip something down to its purest form or essence; to expose the core energy of something.
Example: “I’m about to labalize this beat, no fluff, all spirit.”
4. Labality (Noun, Concept State) — The state of being in pure essence or essence-driven form.
Example: “This room got a whole different labality after midnight.”
Symbol: ƛ̑ (modified lambda) — Represents essence moving forward with an upward curve symbolizing core energy rising.
Usage in Slang:
• “Lab” — Used to describe something with strong, raw essence.
Example: “That joint’s lab.”
• “Bal” — Referring to the core spirit or energy.
Example: “He movin’ with pure bal.”
Etymology:
Derived from the idea of essence and energy, Labal was created as a concept to encapsulate raw, unfiltered spirit, energy, and core identity. It can apply to anything that holds a deep sense of authenticity or power.
Related Words
labal • labalabadou • labala • labalabaloo • Labaloo • la bala de plata • label • laba • Labelass • label whore
Judge Labeled
Someone judging a person that they do not know and with little to no information, giving them a derogatory label as a result of their bias. Thus, drawing a conclusion about the kind of person they are based on said label.
“That guy legit said I must be a slut if I drink tequila shots. He obviously judge labeled us from across the bar”
Judge Labeled by Unzipped Intentions July 9, 2020
Labelreaderitus
When you are so bored in the bathroom, you begin to read the labels on the backs of the toiletries and cleaning supply bottles just to pass the time.
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Labelreaderitus by Jace555 May 19, 2009
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Corey LaBarrie by why_dont_we_limelight May 11, 2020
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