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apetempt

(US, slang, derogatory, offensive, ethnic slur) An attempt of a black person, especially something in relation to criminal activity.

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#1·Apr 26, 2026

(US, slang, derogatory, offensive, ethnic slur) An attempt of a black person, especially something in relation to criminal activity.

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#2·Apr 26, 2026

(US, slang, derogatory, offensive, ethnic slur) Of a black person, to attempt (especially something in relation to criminal activity).

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Apetempt means: Of a black person, to attempt (especially something in relation to criminal activity).. It is informal slang, fine in casual speech but not suited to formal contexts. It is generally derogatory or offensive; worth a quiet word about how it lands on the person being described. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.

For ESL learners

apetempt means: Of a black person, to attempt (especially something in relation to criminal activity).. Register: very informal, often derogatory or vulgar. Avoid in formal, business, academic, or polite writing. Even in casual speech the word can offend and is best left out of a learner's active vocabulary. A common learner mistake is using the word in a register it does not fit, or assuming a single global meaning; native speakers immediately notice when slang appears in formal contexts, so always check the surrounding register before producing it yourself.

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