African American Vernacular English

noun a ghost or spirit, especially one that is believed to haunt a particular place or object

• The old plantation house was said to be haunted by a haint.
• I ain't afraid of no haints, they're just ghost stories.
• Some folks believe in haints, but I reckon it's just superstition.
• The memory of her ex-boyfriend was like a haint, haunting her thoughts.

noun Acronym for African American English, a variety of American English spoken by many African Americans

adjective Describing the characteristics or qualities of African American English

• The AAE (African American English) dialect has its own unique grammatical structure and vocabulary.
• Many people in the community speak AAE as their primary language.
• Some slang terms from AAE have become popular in mainstream culture.
• The use of AAE in literature can add authenticity and depth to characters.