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crib
What does crib mean?
The Otago and Southland term for a holiday cottage; equivalent to the North Island 'bach'.
"They've got a crib down at the lake for the summer holidays."
Origin
AAVE for 'home' going back decades, but supercharged in the 90s by hip-hop and later by MTV's 'Cribs' (2000), which made it shorthand for a flashy celebrity house.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'crib' mean in slang?
It means your home, house, or apartment, the place where you live and hang out.
Where does 'crib' for house come from?
It's longstanding AAVE that hip-hop made mainstream in the 90s, later cemented by MTV's show Cribs.
Is 'crib' still used today?
Yes, it's still common slang for one's home, though it carries a 90s/2000s hip-hop vibe.
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