![]() song Smolinski appears to be referencing is actually called “I’m Illy” but does come from the root word, ill, which is a positive slang term to mean cool or not wack, as in the classic Nas album “Illmatic. It can also mean chilling as in the 2010 Young Jeezy song, “Ill’in.” The T.I. the definition in that song seems to be confused or stupid - maybe wack. In “You Be Illin’” the 1986 single by Run-D.M.C. The true meaning of the term is changeable. But The Times covered the debate in one of its blogs Tuesday morning. Not that that should matter! Good lexicography is good lexicography. Although, the guy who wrote that American slang guide died ten years ago at the age of Super Old. Julieanne: Hello, new best friend Will Shortz, how are you today?īut I think you definitely have supporting evidence. Although, to be fair, I would have to list my source as “the rapper T.I.” (although I’m fairly certain he is MLA approved). In my house we always use “illin’” to describe the act of being “ill” in a positive sense. In addition, the online Urban Dictionary (which I don’t usually use, but I’ll cite as an additional source) provides further corroboration for the clue and answer. It seems to me that’s roughly the same as “wack” in the sense of worthless or stupid. The Dictionary of Contemporary Slang, by Tony Thorne, defines “illin’” as “bad, uncool,” and says it is a buzzword in the rap and hip-hop cultures. Chapman, “illin’” means “stupid, insane.” “Wack” is defined as “worthless, stupid.” You didn’t mention what distinction you draw between the two words.Īccording to the Dictionary of American Slang, edited by Robert L. There you have it, every crossword clue from the New York Times Crossword on October 9 2022.Thanks for your email regarding the crossword clue for ILLIN (“Wack, in hip-hop”).
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