noun, verb, slang ·Uncommon ·College level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   An attempt of a black person, especially something in relation to criminal activity. US, derogatory, ethnic, offensive, slang, slur

Verb

1. 1
   Of a black person, to attempt (especially something in relation to criminal activity). US, derogatory, ethnic, offensive, slang, slur

   "For quotations using this term, see Citations:apetempt."

Example

More examples

"For quotations using this term, see Citations:apetempt."

Etymology

Blend of ape + attempt.

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