Third World briefcase
Third World briefcase noun: a portable ghetto blaster.
Noun
Third World briefcase (plural Third World briefcases)
- A portable ghetto blaster.
- Be a bum in this part of town, he knew, keep rhythm with your fingers, sport a Walkman or a third-world briefcase—people might shrug, but they would never remember your face.1987, Thomas Caplan, Parallelogram, page 121
- "Do you have a cassette tape player?"
"I've got a Third World briefcase," Katie said to Agnes, and then turned scarlet, thinking the black officer would take offense.1991, Ralph McInerny, Judas Priest, page 122
Forms of Third World briefcase
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Origin of Third World briefcase
So called from the size and shape (with carrying handle) and their stereotypical popularity among poor black youth.
Questions about Third World briefcase
- What does Third World briefcase mean?
- Third World briefcase means a portable ghetto blaster.
- What part of speech is Third World briefcase?
- Third World briefcase is a noun.
- What is the plural of Third World briefcase?
- The plural of Third World briefcase is Third World briefcases.
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