July 10, 2009
Glossary: Hip-Hop Fashion Terms Defined
Undated photo of rapper Fabolous (correct spelling), wearing The Boston Celtics #17 throwback jersey in a studio shot. (Handout Photo)
5411's -- (n) a type of Reebok brand sneakers, given the name because of its price after taxes, $54.11 e.g. "5411's, size seven in girls"
baggy -- (adj.) refers to clothing, usually pants, that are a few sizes bigger resulting in extra space and hence bagginess
bling-bling -- (n) slang for expensive, often flashy or shiny jewelry
cornrows -- (n) a hairstyle worn predominantly by young black males that braids the hair to the scalp in a series of rows, resembling a farmer's field in symmetry
duds -- (n) clothes
Enyce (n) -- An urban clothing line that draws its name from New York City's initials
FUBU (n) -- An urban clothing line that is an acronym for For Us, By Us
kicks -- (n) New shoes that are cool, fashionable
rock -- (v) to make do with, usually to great effect. e.g. "You rock that shirt pretty well"
throwback -- (n) A style of clothes that is old school i.e. a Larry Bird jersey would be considered a throwback jersey now because he no longer plays in the NBA
tims -- (n) Short for "Timberland" brand boots
uptowns -- (n) originated in New York, a pair of Nike Air Force One sneakers
wifebeater -- (n) A white sleeveless tank t-shirt, also referred to as a muscle shirt
Courtesy of urbandictionary.com
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