ghetto fabulous

The phrase "ghetto fabulous" emerged from African American urban communities and blends cultural pride with a display of luxury and style.

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Definition

C1Urban Culture

(informal, slang)A lifestyle that combines urban, often low-income, cultural elements with a showy display of wealth and high fashion.

Example

  • Her ghetto fabulous style includes designer clothes and flashy jewelry.
  • He lives in a modest neighborhood but drives a luxury car, embracing his ghetto fabulous persona.

B2Social Identity

(informal, slang)An expression of pride in one's urban roots, often shown through fashion, music, and attitude, despite economic challenges.

Example

  • She remains ghetto fabulous, celebrating her heritage with confidence and flair.
  • His ghetto fabulous attitude shines through his music and personal style.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "ghetto fabulous":

ghetto pass