Da Official Guide to Hip-Hop & Urban Slanguage — documented by OG Randy Kearse
Letter W — 120 entries.
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1. to guess.
2. the act of pretending to be informed and/or knowledgeable about something one knows little about.
3. to make outrageous claims [usually about one's ability, past experiences, or sexual conquests]. (var. [someone who's] wailin')
"Why you always wailin'?" "You need to stop all that wailin'."
1. to strike someone repeatedly and uncontrollably.
"She just walked up on'em and started wailin' on his ass." "She wailed on'em for ten minutes."
1. to guess and get a correct answer; to get lucky. (var. [to] wail up on [something])
"Ain't no way you not gonna tell me, you didn't wail up on that answer."
1. to wait discreetly or patiently. (var. [to] wait in the cut for [someone])
"She told me to wait in the cut „til she knows somethin'."
1. the amount of days until one completes his/her prison sentence and can go home. (var. [to] have [a specific number] of days/months on the wake up)
"I got like 16 days on the wake up."
1. Clark Walabies shoes. (var. WB's, Walos)
"I just copped a pair of purple Walies."
1. old & new school to wear clothes that reveal too much of a female's private anatomy.
"She always walkin' in here with her ass hangin' out, like that's cute."
1. to pout.
"She been walkin' around with her mouth poked out all day."
1. to have a look of desperation.
"I hate when you walk around with ya tongue hangin' out."
1. to have more than 75% of one's prison sentence completed.
"Yo Dawg, I almost walked this bid down."
1. an individual with an extremely long prison sentence [usually a life sentence with no chance of parole].
"Ya manz a walkin' dead man now."
1. the notification one receives from his/her mate which informs him/her that the person is ending the relationship [usually notification is verbal].
"Its about time shortie got her walkin' papers."
1. one who is not cool, hip, or in the know; a nerdy individual. See also: lame
"I haven't seen so many wankstas in my life."
1. one who attempts to imitate the character and behavior of a "street" tough individual.
"You're nothin' but a wanna be."
1. a person who has decided to take on the role of a good Samaritan or mediator during a tense or violent situation.
"What's up with this wanna be super hero?" "Nobody asked this wanna be super hero."
1. to have everything one needs and wants; to be financially secure and independent. (var. [someone who's] not wantin' for nothin')
"Didn't I make sure you never wanted for nothin'?"
1. tales of one's experiences in the "street" and/or in prison [usually entailing action and drama].
"That's him over there tellin' his war stories again." "Tell me a couple war stories."
1. embalming fluid; PCP.
1. to beat someone up. (var. [to] get [one's] ass waxed)
"You almost got your ass waxed in there."
1. a term used to put emphasis on one's description of something outstanding, unique, or the best of its kind.
"They doin' it way big out there in L.A." "That hat looks way cool on you."
1. a long time ago; in the past. (var. way back)
"I know them from way back when."
1. a term used to affirm one's willingness to have a physical confrontation with someone who is challenging him/her. (var. we can do this like Brutus )
"I don't care, we can do this."
1. old & new school a way to inform someone that you and another person aren't friends and/or involved intimately anymore.
"Since I found out, we don't kick it like that."
1. a term used to profess a friendship that has lasted a long number of years. (var. we go back like 8 track)
1. a witty term used to profess a very close friend or friendship. (var. we tighter than big booty girls in spandex)
1. poor in quality or performance. (var. weak [excuses, explanations, pick up lines, raps])
"You know what, that was the weakest sh** I ever heard in my life."
1. to have the blame, responsibility, or guilt placed upon you unjustly without recourse to prove one's innocence.
"I hate to tell you, but you gonna hafta wear this one." "I'mma make sure you wear this."
1. to begrudgingly accept being beaten up or defeated [usually in a physical altercation].
"Let's see how well you can wear this ass whippin' I'm about to put on you."
1. to beat someone up.
2. to beat someone into submission.
1. the act of having sex for an extended length of time; to demonstrate endurance during sex. (var. [to] wear [someone] out)
"Girl … let me tell you, he tried to wear my ass out last night."
1. old & new school to beat someone up [usually used as a threat].
"Boy, I'll wear you like new pair of shoes."
1. marijuana.
1. one who is high from smoking marijuana. (var. [to get] weeded)
"They all showed up weeded." "They went outside to get weeded."
1. the person one gets his/her marijuana from on a regular basis.
2. a marijuana dealer. (var. [one's] weed-connect) ex. "They just busted ya weedman."
1. someone who pretends to be a "street" individual with a "tough guy" and/or criminal persona but who is really someone who tries to stay out of trouble.
1. someone sentenced to spend a specific number of weekends in jail.
1. a female a male is intimately involve with outside of his committed relationship/marriage; a male's mistress/secret lover.
"I plan on chillin' with my weekend wife for the next two days."
1. a term used to describe anyplace far.
2. an imaginary place that is far away.
"She lived all the way out in West Bubble F**k."
1. embalming fluid; a covert name for "PCP". See also: dust
1. the act of shooting someone [often causing one's death]. (var. [to] wet [someone] up)
"Duke tried to wet my man over his baby mother."
1. to deny or reject one's request. See also: dead
"When he comes back tell'em he's wet throat."
1. poor in quality and performance.
2. not "cool" or "hip". (var.[something that's] wiggie wiggie whack )
"That was the whackest movie I ever seen." "Those clothes are whack now."
1. an enthusiastic way to greet someone.
2. a term used as a prelude to questioning one's actions, behavior, and/or one's well being. (var. whassup with…?)
"Whassup Dawg?" "Whassup with you?" "Whassup with that hair style?"
1. a sarcastic way to question someone who is trying to convince you of something that is clearly outrageous, unbelievable, or ridiculous.
"You can't expect me to believe that, what I look like to you?"
1. a matter of fact way to question one's actions, thoughts, or behavior that you find shocking or unbelievable.
"All I wanna know is what kind of sh** you on?!" what part of "no" you don't/can't/ain't understand? Phrase (e. coast sl.) new school l. a witty way to respond to someone who you have already told "no" to but is still trying to get what he/she wants from you. (var. what part of "no" you don't/can't/ain't understand the "n" or the "o" [part ?])
1. a playful or sarcastic way to express surprise, shock, or disbelief of one's actions, behavior, or thoughts. (var. what part of the game is that?)
"What part of the game is this, you posed to be with me."
1. a term used to emphasize your position, claim, or instructions when someone acts like he/she is confused, in doubt, or challenging you.
2. a term used to reaffirm one's answer as being "no". (var. what part of [the statement] don't/didn't/can't you understand?)
"I said you can't go, what part you ain't understand?"
1. a term used as a way to inquire about the cost of something. (var. what [something] hit/is hittin' for)
"Call me when you know what they hittin' for."
1. old & new school a witty way to prod someone into making a decision [usually when one is acting very hesitent or unable to decide].
"Its gettin' late, what you gonna do, barbecue or mildew?"
1. a matter of fact way to respond to someone who uses the term "what's up" or "whassup" in a confrontational, challenging, or taunting way [used to exude one's willingness to standup for himself].
"You tell me, what you want to be up?"
1. a term used to ask someone how much money he/she has to spend or at his/her disposal.
"I got twenty, now how much you workin' with?"
1. a playful or sarcastic way to express surprise, shock, or disbelief of one's actions, behavior, or thoughts. (var. what the?)
1. a sarcastic way to say, "so what", "I don't care", "it doesn't matter/make a difference" [usually used to dismiss or discount something someone is telling you].
"Whatever Dawg, that's up to you." "Whatever, just don't come back cryin' when you lose."
1. a term used to declare one's willingness and courage to stand up for himself/herself [when challenged or threatened]. (var. whatever's clever)
"Whatever, whatever Slim, its your call."
1. a witty way to greet someone.
2. a term used as a way to inquire about one's well being. (var. what's percolatin'?/crackin'?/ crackalackin'?)
"What's crackulatin' with you Dawg?"
1. a witty way to greet someone.
2. a term used as a way to inquire about one's well being.
"What's hap'nin captin, I haven't seen you around here in awhile."
1. a way to refer to someone whose name you forgot or don't want to use as a sign of disrespect. (var. what's his/her name )
"What you and what's her face doin' together?"
1. a hip way to greet someone while at the same time inquiring about that person's well being. (var. what's good?, what's the word?, what's poppin'?, what's goin' on? )
"What's really good homie, I haven't seen you in a couple days."
1. a term used to greet someone.
2. a term used as a way to inquire about one's well being [sometimes when one appears to be in trouble].
3. a term used to inquire about information.(var. what's the dilly/dilly-o/dealy/deal yo/ diddeal/dizzeal?)
"What's the deal Cuz?" "First I wanna know what the dealy is."
1. a way to taunt and show contempt for someone who has threatened to "straighten" you for offending or disrespecting him/her.
1. the act of driving.
"I had to wheel a rental „til I got my whip fixed."
1. a way to advise someone not to do something that he/she isn't sure about. (var. when in doubt do without)
1. a way to refer to one's acquiring of a substantial amount of money.
"I'mma take care of you when my ship comes in." "My ship finally about to come in."
1. a way to advise or warn someone when you do wrong eventually you will have to pay the consequences.
1. old school a witty way to respond to someone accusation that you farted.
1. a enthusiastic way to solicit and/or rally support among one's male friends.
1. where one lives.
"That's where we used to rest at." "Where you rest at Dawg?"
1. a term used to question one's sudden display of courage, bravery, or boldness. (var. where he/she get heart from? )
1. a term used to question one's courage or bravery [usually used as a way to prod someone into doing something he/she shows hesitancy or reservations about doing].
"You can do that, where ya heart at?"
1. old & new school a term used to refer to something or someone you have forgotten the name of. (var. whatchumacallit)
"You remember whichummacallit from 224." "I left the whichummacallit on the bus."
1. the car one owns; an automobile. (var. whips)
"I'm about to get me a new whip." "That's the second whip you crashed."
1. the act of driving.
"What you whippin' around in now?" "I was whippin' down the Ave., and ran into your old girl."
1. someone who is blindly in love with someone because the sex between them is outstanding or the best he/she has ever experienced [even if feeling this way causes one to be manipulated and/or taken advantage of]. (var. [to] whip [someone])
"You can't see it, she's tryin' to whip you." "Looks to me like you already whipped."
1. the car one owns; an automobile.
"I need to go get my whizzy washed."
1. an enthusiastic way to express shock, surprise, or disbelief.
2. a term used to get someone's attention [usually by interrupting that person].
"Whoa, she didn't tell me y'all were going steady."
1. outstanding; unique; the best of its kind. (var. like whoa!)
"Shortie's sister is whoa!"
1. a term of endearment among friends; friend.
2. a way to address someone whose name you do not know or don't want to use in front of others.
"Call me later tonight whoadie." who I look like, Sam Sausage Head?/Eddie Spaghetti soup me
1. a matter of fact way to ask "who wants a confrontation with me?" (var. who want it with me?, who wanna see me?, who want it with the kid?)
"I'm right here, who want it?" "Who want it with M. Betta?"
1. an enthusiastic way to express excitement [usually when one accomplishes a goal or task].
2. a term used to taunt and tease one's opponent when you score a point against him/her.
1. a way to ask, "who's the best?" [usually used when taunting one's opponent].
1. new school a way to ask someone, "why every time I say something you think I'm speaking in sexual overtones or making sexual references." (var. why you always hafta take it there?)
1. outstanding; unique; the best of its kind.
2. something that is "cool" or "hip".
"Jermaine's house is wicked."
1. a way to describe a female who is fat and/or has a bigg butt.
"She's wide as all outside now."
1. infatuated. (var. [to] have [someone] wide open)
"Your cousin wide open over Shortie sister."
1. to make a female your one and only girlfriend. (var. [to] make [a female] wifey)
"I'm about to wife Shortie."
1. a white cotton tank top undershirt.
1. a male's one and only girlfriend.
2. a pet name males use for their girlfriend.
"Wifey invited y'all over for dinner." "Who that, wifey?"
1. a female who has all the qualities that a male envisions his wife should have [intelligent, responsible, grounded, classy, loyal, independent, stylish, spiritual, hip, down to earth].
"I'm startin' to feel Shortie might be wifey material." "She's definitely wifey material."
1. a person's head.
2. a way to refer to the hair on a female's head. (var. [one's] wig piece)
"He cut his wig shavin'." "Give ya girl some money so she can get her wig done."
1. to explode in anger causing an unpleasant scene. (var. [to] wig out on [someone])
"I'm out, shortie about to wig out in here."
1. to demonstrate disruptive, unruly, or destructive behavior.
2. to act zany or outrageous. (var. wildin' )
"We wild out down in Myrtle Beach." "You know they be wildin' everywhere they go."
1. Philadelphia PA.
1. one who makes and spends large amounts of money freely and frequently; one who is wealthy. (var. [someone who's] the williest) See also: big willie
"Brooklyn was full of willies back in the mid-eighties."
1. one who is high from powder or crack cocaine. (var. [someone who's] wired up/for sound)
"She looks wired to me."
1. emotionally unpredicatable.
2. moody.
"With her ain't no tellin', she's too wishy washy."
1. to be in support of and willing to partake in an action [even if it means putting oneself in jeopardy]. See also: down for
"You with this?" "I can get with that."
1. one's girlfriend.
"I can't stay, I gotta go pick up my wiz."
1. a young "street" tough with a criminal persona. (var. wolves)
"You don't want me to send them wolves to come see you."
1. a marauding group of young "street" thoughs.
"He wasn't fast enough and got caught by a wolf pack comin' out the club."
1. one male whose beard is full grown and not groomed and in need of grooming. (var. [someone who's] wolfin' it)
"I been wolfin' for three month."
1. talking tough and/or making verbal threats. (var. [to] sell wolf tickets)
"Dawg be wolfin' like he a real gangster."
1. performs poorly on the sales chart.
"His first CD was phat, the next one went wood."
1. a covert word for penis.
1. a term used to affirm or reaffirm one's position or thought leaving no room for doubt or debate [usually used when trying to convince].
2. a term used to express being in agreement or being able to relate with someone. (var. word up, word to miz/big bird/Herb/momma, word is bond, word life)
"Word Dawg, I couldn't believe it was her."
1. a term used to question the truthfulness or accurateness of what someone is telling you. See also: say word
"Word, that's what you heard?" "You think we have a chance, word?"
1. a term that signifies one's truthfulness, sincerity, or willingness to stand by his/her claim, declaration, or
1. a witty way to affirm or reaffirm one's position, claim, or thought leaving no room for doubt or debate [usually used when trying to convince]. (va r. word to Herb bust'is head on the curb [drinking thunder bird].
"Word to grannies panties, I seen it for myself."
1. to argue.
"I see all you wanna do is word wrestle."
1. to badly injure someone through an act of violence [usually a beating or stabbing].
"I felt sorry for scrams, the way Dawg worked'em."
1. to employ deception or trickery in one's attempt to manipulate and/or take advantage of someone.
"How much money you work'em for?" "I feel like you tryin' to work me."
1. a covert way to refer to powder or crack cocaine [on the retail or wholesale level].
"They got caught bringin' work outta town."
1. to settle one's debt by selling drugs for the person who is owed for free until one debt is paid.
"That's all right, you gonna hafta work that off."
1. outstanding; unique; the best of its kind.
"That new dress is definitely workin'."
1. one who has drugs in his/her possession for sale.
"I think he's workin' up the block." "Are y'all workin' yet?"
1. new school one who is a confidential informer for a law enforcement agency or is cooperating with the D.A.'s office in the prosecution of a friend or love one.
"All this time you ain't know he was workin' with them peoples?"
1. a covert way to refer to an armed robbery or home invasion. See also: jooks
"They was doin' works from here to V.A."
1. annoying; a pest. (var. [someone who's] worrisome)
"That's one worsesome child."
1. to prepare to fist fight.
2. a way to tell someone to prepare to fight. (var. wrap up or get slapped up, wrap up like a mummy get knocked out like a dummy)
1. to give an outstanding performance. (var. [to] wreck shop/sh**)
"They just came in here and wrecked it."
1. pork; anything that contains pork by-products. X