I have posted a number of articles under the category of "Words for Thought". Part of the purpose in writing those articles is to share interesting insights into words that are often unusual. Today I would like to focus on words from a different perspective: words that are common in our society but that we often use without fully considering the meaning of what we are saying. The first article of this type was posted last August. I guess it's time for an update. Next up: gangsta...
I recently heard one of my professional colleagues describe herself (in a facetious manner) as "gangsta". The quote: "I am so gangsta!"
I had not heard that expression so I looked it up and came across this description of "gangsta rap":