starbucks negro

(n) A term of jest between African Americans to describe a black man or woman who is dressed nicely, generally outside of their normal way of dress.
e.g. Replacing baggy pants and sports jersey with a shirt and tie, potentially for a job interview, or other occasion where thug attire may be frowned upon.

One black man to another, dressed in a suit: "Oh, so you a starbucks negro now?"

by Kishaun January 11, 2009