laid-black

The patronizing and subtly offensive, casual manner of speech and behavior white people adopt when associating or transacting with African-Americans or people they consider "urban." Typically this involves slang, such as use of the words "man" and "cool," as well as physical gestures like non-traditional handshakes. Despite its misguided nature and condescending effect, often being "laid-black" is well-intentioned and designed to put the other person at ease.