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Old 04-01-2008, 04:44 PM
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At the risk of oversimplifying the definition, let's just say you really mean "urban" slang. Ebonics and African American Vernacular English are more so about linguistics, pronunciation, and structure than about the actual words used.
So they're not the same? I don't think anything is wrong with it, nor do I think anything is wrong with the different words being used in different parts of the United States. I just wonder how it changed to what it is now. I have my opinions of where I think it will go, but I'm interested in hearing others.
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