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Defining language: Dictionary.com adds Black lingo to listings

August 22, 2021 NABJ Staff 0

By Amber B. Courtney NABJ Monitor The Black words “zaddy,” “finna” and “chile” have been added to Dictionary.com. It’s true. You can look it up. These words, common to Black language, already had made their way […]

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