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invited to the cookout

invited to the cookout adjective: of an outsider, supportive and understanding of African Americans to such an extent as to be considered an ally.

Adjective

invited to the cookout (not comparable)

  1. (idiomatic, African-American Vernacular) Of an outsider, supportive and understanding of African Americans to such an extent as to be considered an ally.
    • So when a white person puts aside prejudice, stands up against racism, and uses their whiteness for good, someone on Twitter will announce that they are “invited to the cookout.”2020 July 7, The REAL Meaning Of "Invited To The Cookout" In African American Culture

Questions about invited to the cookout

What does invited to the cookout mean?
Invited to the cookout means of an outsider, supportive and understanding of African Americans to such an extent as to be considered an ally.
What part of speech is invited to the cookout?
Invited to the cookout is an adjective.

Words near invited to the cookout in the dictionary

  1. invitations
  2. invitatories
  3. invitatory
  4. invite
  5. invited
  6. invited to the cookout
  7. inviteds
  8. invitee
  9. invitees
  10. invitement
  11. invitements

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