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Term: Jackin

Description:

Jackin is a colloquial term primarily used in African American Vernacular English (AAVE) that refers to the act of stealing or taking something without permission. It can also be used to describe the act of copying or imitating someone's style, particularly in the realm of dance or music.

Senses:

Noun:

1. Someone who steals or takes something without permission.

Verb (Transitive):

1. To steal or take something without permission.
2. To imitate or copy someone's style, particularly in dance or music.

Verb (Intransitive):

1. To engage in stealing or taking things without permission.
2. To mimic or imitate someone's style, especially in dance or music.

Examples:

Noun:

1. Watch out for that jackin roaming around the neighborhood.

Verb (Transitive):

1. Did you see him jackin that guy's phone?
2. Many aspiring artists start by jackin the styles of their favorite musicians.

Verb (Intransitive):

1. He got caught jackin at the convenience store.
2. The dancers were jackin to the latest hip-hop track.

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