TITLE

Showing out for fun and profit

AUTHOR(S)

Lewis, Napoleon

PUB. DATE

January 1995

SOURCE

BLACFAX;Winter95, Vol. 8 Issue 30, p11

SOURCE TYPE

Periodical

DOC. TYPE

Article

ABSTRACT

Focuses on the term showing out, obvious displays of skill with braggadocio and a hint of arrogance. Use among blacks; Cases; Applications; Relation to entertainment and families.

ACCESSION #

9508025125

Tags: PERSONALITY

 

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