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ain't nothing but a thang en · INTJ

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Meanings

  1. (qualifier:African-American Vernacular, slang) That particular thing or person is not important; it doesn't matter.
    • "I mean, if you're not interested, it ain't nothing but a thang, baby girl. Just let a nigga know." 2010, Chunichi, The Return of a Gangster's Girl, page 26:
    • “Aw man, she ain't nothing but a thang.” “She wouldn't give you her number right?” “Man, I ain't sweatin' that chick. She ain't nothing but trouble.” 2006, Lawrence Christopher, Ghettoway Weekend, page 15:
    • "Man, I don't see how you catch 'em. I ain't so brave." Flip confided to her partner. "Ah shit. Women? It ain't nothing but a thang." 1975, Red Jordan Arobateau, The Bars Across Heaven, page 3:

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