African American English

C1 16+

Synonyms of African American English

Collocations of African American English

good hair
Frequency: 70 %

She always gets compliments on her good hair.

big mama
Frequency: 60 %

Big mama always knows how to make the best soul food.

hard times
Frequency: 50 %

We've been through some hard times, but we always stick together.

bad attitude
Frequency: 45 %

Don't come at me with that bad attitude.

high yellow
Frequency: 35 %

She's always been called high yellow because of her light skin.

Idiomatic Expressions for African American English

  • Phrase: African American English phonology
    Meaning: the sound system and pronunciation patterns specific to African American English
    Usage: Studying African American English phonology can provide insights into the language's unique characteristics.