cool pose
the scholarly term for being "posted up"; the presentation of self many black men use to establish their male identity
Three Six Mafia: "I'm in the club "posted up" got my arms folded, blunt in my mouth and these haters I'm scoping.
(scholarly individuals would describe this scernario of the men displaying their "cool pose")
(scholarly individuals would describe this scernario of the men displaying their "cool pose")
cool-pose culture
The collected behaviors associated with portrayal of cool, disaffected, or gangsta-hip lifestyle. Can be evidenced by speech patterns, oversized clothing, and tude (including, but not limited to, slouching, frequent and prominent gesticulation, and a middle-distance gaze.
The cool-pose culture of urban youth has seeped into the suburbs and beyond.