apetempt

noun, verb — 2 senses

apetempt

noun

Etymology Blend of ape + attempt.

1

US, Derogatory, Ethnic, Offensive, Slang, Slur An attempt of a black person, especially something in relation to criminal activity.

apetempt

verb

Etymology Blend of ape + attempt.

1

US, Derogatory, Ethnic, Offensive, Slang, Slur Of a black person, to attempt (especially something in relation to criminal activity).

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