A whistle sounding like a bird call used by members of the Crips. Like other elements of gang culture, it is popular with non-gang members because it sounds "cool".
In contrast, the Bloods have "brrrrat" and "BLAT", both onomotapoeia of gunshot noises. The Crips also have "clat" or "ccclat", which are also supposed to sound like gunshots.
A young black male was shot down in the hallways of a high school after he gave a high-pitched whistle which was misheard as a gang call, the Crip whistle.
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.