The first 10 words of the African American English dictionary are in

"Old school" and "cakewalk" made the cut.

View in browser|nytimes.com Continue reading the main story June 1, 2023 Editors and researchers are working on a first-of-its-kind dictionary of African American English, consisting entirely of words created or reinvented by Black people. The team, led by Henry Louis Gates Jr., gave The Times an exclusive look at the first batch of terms. Cole Barash for The New York Times See which ones made it into the new dictionary. → Sign up for the Books newsletter Be the first to get books news and read The New York Times Book Review. Get it in your inbox Continue reading the main story ADVERTISEMENT Continue reading the main story Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this message because you signed up for updates from The New York Times. To stop receiving From The Times, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. To opt out of updates and offers sent from The Athletic, submit a request. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018