As dectected in the fuel supply by W.C. Fields. The term "Ubangi" denotes a black person. Taken altogether, the somewhat-famous Fields quote simply indicates something out of place or awry, some evil intent. Fields wrote in the 20's and 30's, so those people in positions of social power then didn't necessarily consider this offensive.

"I detect a Ubangi in the fuel supply." -W.C. Fields

Ubangi by SuperFly2905 November 29, 2005

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Ubangi

Just to clarify the above reference....."Ubangi in the fuel supply" was a paraphrase of the expression "nigger in the woodpile" which was too offensive even in W.C. Fields' time.

Ubangi, also a river in Africa

Ubangi by coolsuds August 25, 2006

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Ubangi

noun: "sounds African" circa 1990: usually offensive: a black person

"Damn ubangis are costing us too many tax-payer bucks..."

Ubangi by bohica February 10, 2013

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urbannial diction

Excellent use of urbandictionary terms, that creates an air of coolness.

Charles was always the life of the party because of his urbannial diction, which allowed him to always have the best words for any situation.

urbannial diction by Limmy bardin February 7, 2010

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