High-fashion style popularised due to the GFC and austerity measures, where prominent brands and logos are rejected in favour of subtler cultural capital known only to a select, fashion-savvy few (see definition of ‘dog-whistle politics’). The value and worth of ‘Bitchwhistle’ clothing and accessories are often only identifiable by a particular colour, cut or print. ‘Bitchwhistle’ style is intended to be both respectful to other members of society who can’t afford frivolity, as well as being exclusionary to those same people who may choose to purchase counterfeit high-end goods or cheaper mass produced attire.
Precedes or follows either a gratuitously disrespectful or honest remark, originated in New York City. Used in similar fashion to "no offense" or "to be honest," interchangeably.
Ya mans is wild buns, respectfully. Respectfully he's washed.
After school, The Modells on Jamaica Ave was active. Respectfully.
Adjective. Used to describe persons who have adjusted or altered their lifestyle for environmental reasons. Crunchy persons tend to be politically strongly left-leaning and may be additionally but not exclusively categorized as vegetarians, vegans, eco-tarians, conservationists, environmentalists, neo-hippies, tree huggers, nature enthusiasts, etc.
Also used to describe establishments where alternative foods and products are sold, i.e. natural food stores.