I am the girl - light skinned and, by race, Black. I've heard this expression time and again. And a coworker called me that recently. He even pinpointed a physical female body part that would determine that I'm a true Redbone, although he hasn't seen and WON'T see that part of me. What's the real deal on this? And please don't mention Ciara's song, which doesn't answer my question. I'm looking for the origin for this slang term. And hopefully it's not offensive, but I wouldn't be surprised if it was.
2007-01-19 14:34:33 · 10 answers · asked by Jac Jac 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender
By the way, I have NO idea how it got into THIS sub-category. But for those who answer it, thanks!
2007-01-19 14:50:53 · update #1
Maybe the urban dictionary can help?
http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Red+Bone
And what does this have to do with the LGBT?
2007-01-19 14:42:51 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous 4 · 0⤊ 3⤋
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Why are light skinned Black girls called "Red Bone"?
I am the girl - light skinned and, by race, Black. I've heard this expression time and again. And a coworker called me that recently. He even pinpointed a physical female body part that would determine that I'm a true Redbone, although he hasn't seen and WON'T see that part of me....
2015-08-16 17:58:52 · answer #2 · answered by Nida 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've only heard of "high yellow" not familiar with red bone couldn't even venture a guess sorry and good luck either which way I wouldn't worry about it! ; )
2007-01-19 14:40:43 · answer #3 · answered by snjl67 2 · 2⤊ 3⤋
I'm curious as well
2016-08-09 00:25:59 · answer #4 · answered by Jeraldine 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It goes to show how much blacks wish to be white.
2016-03-15 02:54:24 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 3⤋
cus your cool
a red bone mean a light skinned girl with a banging body.
whooo!
2007-01-19 14:38:27 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 9⤊ 4⤋
That's weird because i have never heard of that before.
2007-01-19 14:38:55 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋
it is a light skin female thats black and they have beautifull skin color
2007-01-19 14:44:15 · answer #8 · answered by RAINBOW 3 · 7⤊ 5⤋
I have never heard that term before!
2007-01-19 14:37:12 · answer #9 · answered by grahamma 6 · 0⤊ 5⤋
i dont think anyone can answer that
2007-01-19 14:40:06 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 3⤋