Rudeboys

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A male juvenile delinquent, originally in Jamaica in the 1960s.

A male enthusiast of ska music.

Also known as "rudie." Hip-hop cultured stereotype originating in the London area and its surrounding counties, but has now spread to other "ghetto" area's in the UK such as Manchester, Nottingham, and Birmingham. The "rude" part of the name does not directly imply they are unpleasant people. It stems from the Caribbean word "rude" meaninng "hip" or "cool." Consisted originally of Asians (Bangladeshi's, Indians, etc) and Afro-Caribbeans (Jamaicans, West Indians, etc) but now other races are much more common, such as Africans, native whites, and eastern europeans. Listen to UK hiphop (or "grime") artists such as Cream Cartel, Dizzee Rascal, Tinchy Strider, Asher D, Bigz, High Grade Clan, K-Sounds, Essentials, Nasty Crew, etc... Rudeboys commonly wear jeans and hooded jumpers, and sometimes hooded tracksuits. Baggy clothes is a must. New Era caps and skullys are common. The cap is sometimes worn at unusual angles, or the hood is up. Common brands are Lot29, Akademiks, Avirex, Ecko, Nike, Adidas, Scarface, Time Is Money, Jordan, Phat Farm, Rocawear, Boxfresh and New Era. Sometimes non-designer clothes are worn as most rudeboys come from very impoverished backgrounds. Unfortunately, many rudeboys grow up to become drug dealers/gang members. Some lose the attitude and leave the city/join the army to become respectable citizens. There is a clear difference between "chavs" and "rudeboys." These differences are : - Rudeboys do not pick fights with random people, and actually exhibit little anti-social behaviour. - Rudeboys have urban, and generally very bad, upbringings. - Chavs will talk with an exaggerated cockney accent, even if they are not from a cockney area. Rudeboys talk "ghetto." - Some rudeboys can be very pleasant people. Chavs feel the need to be anti-social. - Rudeboys wear baggy, flashy clothing. Chavs wear tight, bland polyester tracksuits. - Chavs will always travel in a group. Rudeboys often go around alone, even when they are expecting to fight. - Chavs mostly stop exhibiting chav behaviour as they get older. Some rudeboys remain this way well into their adult life. For good examples of rudeboys, see films such as Bullet Boy or Kidulthood. Some translations of ghetto slang : Bredrin - Homie Blud/Blad - Used in place of mate. "Whats up blud?" Get me - You understand Mind the gap - Watch your step, fool Ends/Manor - Hood Star - Used at the end of sentences sometimes when talking to someone. "You get me star?" Blazing - Smoking Bukki/Strap/Gat - Gun Feds/Old bill - Police Was gwaning/Wagwan - Whats up Fassy - Pussy Wasteman - Non-ghetto person Batty - Backside Roll deep - Go around with a lot of people Heavy/Nang - Cool, or really good Standard - Easy/normal "You should be backing me up, standard" Dizzy - Mad Grimey - Ghetto/Poor Shotting - Selling. "I shot heroin in the ends" Sket - Whore Shines - Head/Blowjob Gash - Girls/Women Rasclat - Fool/Idiot Oh my days - Oh my god Hush up - Shut up There are many more, but I can't think to name them at present. Urban Dictionary

1. An avid listener of ska music, especially that of "traditional" and "2-tone" waves of ska. 2. A "gangster" (not to be confused with a "gangstah") usually dressed in a suit and "gangster hat" or bowler; a trouble maker of the 1960's-1980's. (often British "gangsters"). 3. The original definition, Jamaican gangsters, boys who caused trouble and were known as "rude" because of their attitudes. Urban Dictionary

Originally Jamaican slang from the 1960's, the word "Rudeboy" has seem to taken on a life of it's own in the streets of London and other poor areas of the UK/NYC. A Rudeboy can be anyone from a typical street thug who snatches chains, to the top dog gangster who runs the streets.(Although as of the past 7 or 8 years the word can be used to describe kids who wear caps or hoodies and drive around in cars smoking weed). This slang word was at it's peak during the 90's and is still used throughout the UK although due to the U.S' evergrowing influence on the UK, other words are used just as much, if not more...such as "G"(G for Gangter). Rudeboy is mostly heard in these Genres...Garage/Grime, Ragga/Dancehall, Jungle/Drum and Bass, And as of recently Hip hop/Rap. "I heard you gotta a problem with me? Rude boy listen Why you tryin make enemies? Rude boy listen Go and get your street family Rude boy listen Ill be waiting patiently Rude boy listen" - Dizzee Rascal "wot u on" Urban Dictionary

One who does not bend to social pressure. Urban Dictionary

Alternative spelling of Rudeboy used in text messages. Any person called this must have spent some time in the custody of the police to qualify. Urban Dictionary

A gay rapper is know as a rudeboi. It is a way of identifying yourself as a gay rapper "I'm Rudeboi" is often linked to a public request for gay sex #rudeboi #gayrapper #offtop #rap #rudeboigay Urban Dictionary

The rudeboys were the rejection of the rockers because they didnt want to be part of that scene during the 60's. The most important thing is their love of 2nd wave ska, known as 2 tone (record label with the Specials). Often confused (ignorantly) with chavs. Rudeboy clothing is smart and respectable, and is now crossed with mod clothing. They aren't gangster, either. Urban Dictionary

In Australia, Rudeboys were defined by flat top haircuts, red polo shirts buttoned right up, and Doc Martin boots. They loved ska music, fighting and driving Minis. Urban Dictionary

Kid who likes ska and dresses like a pimp, likes to fight and it tough, hated by most all but dont take shit Urban Dictionary

Someone worthy of respect. A cool/tough guy. Running things. NOT some little nobody who thinks he's bad. NOT racially specific. Urban Dictionary

Words that are spelled similarly to rudeboys:
rudeboy, rude boy, rudebox.

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