Americanisms I don't unterstand

[Symmetry]

There are some- "deplaning", "normalcy", "winningest", that I sort of understand. They're abominations, sure, but they are understandable

What the hell is a "clap back" though?

[PeteEsk]

hehe right
can only guess that clap back has something to do with come back. depends on the situation though

[Symmetry]

hehe right
can only guess that clap back has something to do with come back. depends on the situation though

Is it like that hollerback thing? It just means "reply", maybe?

[PeteEsk]

hehe right
can only guess that clap back has something to do with come back. depends on the situation though

Is it like that hollerback thing? It just means "reply", maybe?

well seems true. need to check it out in a conversation

[mrswdk]

A clap back is a Mexican.

[khazalid]

a reciprocal STD

[KoolBak]

ROTF....oh man....

Never heard it before...looked it up....now I know why I never heard of it...lmao

clap back (urban dictionary)

to return fire.

if someone shoots at you, you clap back at they ass.

[tzor]

What the hell is a "clap back" though?

That's not American, that's Hip-Hopoian.

Apparently it means to return fire. "if someone shoots at you, you clap back at they ass."

Edit: Darn someone beat me to it.

[mrswdk]

I thought it was like when those Hollywood phonies get an award and they clap at the audience who are cheering them, fucking fakers.

[DoomYoshi]

Here's some educational shit for you:

[warmonger1981]

Mumble rap. Can't stand that shit. I was at a Ghetto Boys concert and was sitting outside smoking and 2Chainz was polite enough to ask for the extra chair at the table we were sitting at.

[Symmetry]

I also don't really understand what "throwing shade" means, but just to be clear, even the NYTimes uses "clap back"- it has entered the American vernacular:

https://www.nytimes.com/2016/06/27/magazine/a-beautiful-clapback-on-james-blunts-twitter.html

Although, they use it as "clapback", which does sound like a symptom of VD, to be fair to Khaz.

[mookiemcgee]

I also don't really understand what "throwing shade" means, but just to be clear, even the NYTimes uses "clap back"- it has entered the American vernacular:

https://www.nytimes.com/2016/06/27/magazine/a-beautiful-clapback-on-james-blunts-twitter.html

Although, they use it as "clapback", which does sound like a symptom of VD, to be fair to Khaz.

Throwing shade means very simply insulting someone. It seems to be vernacular that has arisen from Drag culture in America. I think Ru Paul might be the one responsible for coining the phrase.

[Symmetry]

I also don't really understand what "throwing shade" means, but just to be clear, even the NYTimes uses "clap back"- it has entered the American vernacular:

https://www.nytimes.com/2016/06/27/magazine/a-beautiful-clapback-on-james-blunts-twitter.html

Although, they use it as "clapback", which does sound like a symptom of VD, to be fair to Khaz.

Throwing shade means very simply insulting someone. It seems to be vernacular that has arisen from Drag culture in America. I think Ru Paul might be the one responsible for coining the phrase.

I kinda thought that might be the meaning, but sort of associated it with "cast doubt", which seems similar.

[TA1LGUNN3R]

I've never heard 'clap back'.

'Throwing shade' is fairly common, though.

-TG

[mrswdk]

Throwing shade isn't an American saying.

'Guys what does 'salty' mean and why do Americans say it?'

[DirtyDishSoap]

I haven't heard any of this dribble before.

[mrswdk]

What's dribble????? English please!!!

[DirtyDishSoap]

我放弃了

[mrswdk]

Congrats on posting the first 100% correct Google Translate Chinese I've seen on CC.

For your prize you may choose between a Chairman Mao pin badge or a Cathay Pacific pen.

[DirtyDishSoap]

Maybe I'm not using google translate? You don't know me!

And what's the difference between whatever?

[mrswdk]

[DirtyDishSoap]

I don't feel like answering this.

[khazalid]

just keep saying dui and nodding your head until

a) you are presented with a bowl of noodles

b) they go away

[DirtyDishSoap]

Dui.