General
cardis
What does cardis mean?
Detroit shorthand for Cartier eyewear, especially the wood-buffalo-horn 'Buffs' frames. A four-figure flex that's been Detroit's signature accessory since the late '80s — closer to a chain than a pair of glasses. Big Sean, Eminem, and basically every Detroit rapper has worn them on camera.
"Dude rolled up in a fresh fit, iced-out chain, Cardis on — full Detroit uniform."
Origin
Local clipping of 'Cartier'. The Buffs became Detroit-coded in the late '80s and never left.
Frequently asked questions
What are "Cardis"?
Cardis are Cartier "Buffs" — wood-grain framed glasses that signal Detroit status from a block away.
How do you use "Cardis" in a sentence?
"He pulled up in his Cardis, iced out from head to toe."
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