2006-08-02 09:41:58 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
sounds to me like a monkey sitting on a porch
but many use it as slang (and not a nice one at that) for black people.
2006-08-02 09:47:10 · answer #1 · answered by helpme1 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's a derogatory term used towards African Americans. Case and point, years ago I was sitting with my then fellow Army comrades who all happen to be white (or Caucasian, whichever you prefer). We were drinking and having a good time until one of them asked me "What are your plans for the summer you little porch monkey?" It was my first time hearing the term and I immediately felt degraded and disrespected, the guys face was as red as a beet and his teeth clamped down so tight I thought they would crack lol! The highest ranking non commissioned officer told the guy to stop, but looking back, I don't think it was out of any empathy, but because it was his responsibility. Needless to say, I'm out of the military now! YESSSSS!!!!
2014-06-22 22:38:04 · answer #2 · answered by Slim 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I never even heard of it until I saw Clerks 2.
I would have said it was kids playing on the porch--like rug rats but outside. I didn't know it was a derogatory term for black people.
2006-08-03 08:18:20 · answer #3 · answered by Gevera Bert 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its a term used as a derogatory racist insult towards African Americans,one that should never be used or even thought about.
2006-08-02 18:04:07 · answer #4 · answered by Yakuza 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not very nice racial term. I have also heard yard ape, which is probably worse.
2006-08-02 16:49:13 · answer #5 · answered by Funnyaccountant 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
An obnoxious kid. I'd never heard the racist use, either.
2006-08-03 15:16:03 · answer #6 · answered by cross-stitch kelly 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i thought it was somebody handy with tools
2006-08-02 18:07:55 · answer #7 · answered by Adam C 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋