Pronunciation: /skrailIN/ skr - ay - ling, like the "ay" in day
The word is used to refer to anyone who listens to rap music and speaks Ebonics or more professionally called
African American Vernacular English — and who also exhibits many characteristics of stereotypical urban
African Americans. The term is used to refer to a member of any race, including blacks and whites. A related term is Skraespeak, which is used to refer to the
African American dialect.
Person One: Man, They be
runnin' from me and my hommies.
Person Two: I
know man, shit. He say he gonna kick yo ass.
Onlooker One: What a bunch of Skraelings...
Onlooker Two: When will they ever learn
English?