• MindTraveller
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    2 months ago

    Like 60% of internet speak, “thicc” did indeed originate with AAVE.

    • sunshine@lemmy.ml
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      2 months ago

      No doubt! But as others are pointing out in this thread, words often migrate from culture to culture and I don’t think using “thicc” is any more than using “cool” is (which also used to be edgy, AAVE-sourced slang).

      “OH LAWD” in all caps hits different to me. It sounds like caricature of an accent, not just earnest adoption of a fun word.