ebonify

English

Etymology

ebony +‎ -ify

Verb

ebonify (third-person singular simple present ebonifies, present participle ebonifying, simple past and past participle ebonified)

1. (slang, African-American Vernacular, transitive) To render one's speech, mannerisms, or mentality, similar to the African-American manner, sometimes a ghetto one.

Usage notes

• Not to be confused with ebonize.