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afro engineer 

the politcally correct term for nigger rig, to fix something in a nigger like fashion. Example: Duct tape or mis-matched parts
You look like a real afro engineer with all that duct tape on your car.

Afro Engineer 

v. The opposite of nigger rigging. Taking a well working vehicle (car, SUV, motorcycle) and making it unable to perform to it's original specifications. The vehicle's new purpose is only to gain the attentions of every human within earshot. Vehicles which have been Afro Engineered can be characterized by their extraordinarily loud exhaust systems and/or stereo systems, have shiny over-sized wheels, and will be seen swerving. They are operated by individuals with little to no skill or insurance and the scent of alcohol and/or marijuana will be present.
1. Afro Engineer-ed Car: Putting 22" spinners, lambo doors, ultra dark tint windows, and an Alpine stereo in a Chrysler 300. Usually seen cruising 10-15 mph under the speed limit, smoke rolling out of the windows.

2. Afro Engineer-ed Motorcycle: A grossly extended swing arm, fat rear tyre, ground effects, and graffiti inspired paint job on a Suzuki Gixxer. Can no longer take turns property, but can go fast in a straight line, which matches the (lack of) skill level seen in the riders.

Extra points for a ho with a mini skirt, tank top, and 6" heels on the back.
Afro Engineer by Jescati October 23, 2011

afro-engineer 

A somewhat more polite way of saying nigger rig.
I couldn't afford to patch the wall, so we had to afro-engineer it with Duck Tape and white out.
afro-engineer by Logan G April 6, 2006

Afro Engineering 

Noun: a methodology of fixing or manufacturing something through unconventional means using only the (usually improper) tools and resources at hand. Also known as Ghetto rigging, nig rigging, jurry rigging, and ghettorisation. This particular variation was most likely inspired by the telivision program "Sanford and Son"
To get my car to start I had to use some duct tape and apply some afro engineering.

"Hey I made this hooka out of an old coffee can and some crap I found lying around in my house"
"Thats some real afro engineering you got going right there"
Afro Engineering by Oni Ookami Alfador September 18, 2006

Afro Engineered 

Something Done Half-Assed Or Something Done So That It Works But Looks Fucked Up

See Also: jimmy rigged,nigger rigging,and nigger rig
Dude 1: Where did you learn to hook up a radio from?
Dude 2: I got a Degree In Afro Engineering.
Dude 1: It Shows.
Afro Engineered by Masta Dragon Red November 19, 2004

afro-engineered 

The politically correct version of "nigger rigged". To do a poor job fixing an item, usually with sub-par materials.
Tyrone's bumper fell of his car so he afro-engineered it by super gluing it back on.
afro-engineered by Mighty Whitey August 7, 2003
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