approfitive

When a business owner uses another race’s history, images, and culture for personal monetary gain or ‘profit’ without being in accountable relationship with members of that community.

The non-Black owner of the local restaurant in my neighborhood is approfitive. He put up pictures of Martin Luther King and Angela Davis and gives whitewashed accounts of the neighborhood’s history that fits a narrative he can sell. And he doesn’t seem to care about critics as long as he’s making money.

by Green Hoodie December 29, 2017

approfitate

"to take advantage of" advantage

Created by Emmanuel and Elena, of Luxembourg fame.

You need to approfitate the opportunity to speak English in order to widen your vocabulary.

by Emmanuel & Elena September 30, 2004

appositives

Creatures who inhabit the dense forests of North America and High School literature books, in search of lazy students and grammtical errors. Though, they carry out their grim duties will a smile on their face. Always.

I was nearly slain by a rabid appositive, but Mr. Voltaire beat it with a club before it's sharp-fanged smile tore me to shreads. I'll definitely complete my homework from now on!

by Eibba July 3, 2005