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bama

Slang

Meaning
DC insult: someone who's uncool, country, or can't dress.
Type
Slang
Used in
Washington, Washington, D.C.

What does “bama” mean

DC slang for a person who is country, out of style or otherwise embarrassing. Derived from 'Alabama' but locally applied to anyone perceived as unsophisticated. Long documented in DC Black vernacular by The Washington Post.

Where it's used

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