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Word: Ebonics
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
1970s: blend of ebony and phonics
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ɛˈbɒnɪks
Dialects: British English
Definition:
African American English, especially when regarded as a language in its own right rather than as a dialect of standard English.
Short Definition:African American English
