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African American Vernacular English

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African American Vernacular English  
n.   Abbr. AAVE
Any of the nonstandard varieties of English spoken by African Americans. Also called Black English, Black English Vernacular, Black Vernacular English, Ebonics. See Usage Note at Black English.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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